Underwriting Counsel - Environmental Division

Great American Insurance Group; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group seeks an Underwriting Counsel to serve as a trusted legal partner to the underwriting team. This role provides guidance on insurance coverage and contractual matters, helps develop policy language, and navigates emerging legal and regulatory issues.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with an active license and 3–5 years of experience, preferably in insurance law. The position is based in the Environmental division, with on-site work four days a week and one remote day, in

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a law firm handling insurance coverage matters or within an insurance carrier’s legal or claims organization.
• Experience with insurance coverage analysis, policy interpretation, or related insurance matters strongly preferred.
• Environmental law or environmental insurance experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of fundamental underwriting and claims concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and communicate complex legal concepts clearly to business partners.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and guidance to underwriters on a broad range of insurance coverage, contractual, and related legal matters.
• Reviews and evaluates contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to assess their potential impact on insurance coverage and underwriting decisions.
• Drafts, reviews, and revises policy language and endorsements to support underwriting needs and business objectives.
• Advises management on legal matters and potential areas of liability or exposure.
• Partners closely with underwriting professionals and participates in regular collaboration meetings to provide legal perspective throughout the underwriting process.
• Monitors proposed and existing regulatory and legislative developments and communicates their potential impact on the business.
• Supports the preparation and administration of internal reports and other legal or underwriting-related documentation.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory, insurance, and industry developments.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract interpretation

Policy drafting

Regulatory monitoring

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a \"small company\" culture where your ideas will be heard with \"big company\" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Great American Insurance Group’s Environmental Division provides a comprehensive portfolio of environmental insurance solutions to organizations across a wide range of industries. Our products can be customized to address the unique risks and exposures of each client.

We are seeking an Underwriting Counsel to serve as a trusted legal partner to our underwriting team. This role will provide guidance on insurance coverage and contractual matters, support the development of policy language, and help the business navigate emerging legal and regulatory issues.

Candidates may be located in Exton, PA; Cincinnati, OH; New York; Northern Kentucky; or Massachusetts.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. Employees in this role are expected to work onsite four days per week, Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely one day per week.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and guidance to underwriters on a broad range of insurance coverage, contractual, and related legal matters.
• Reviews and evaluates contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to assess their potential impact on insurance coverage and underwriting decisions.
• Drafts, reviews, and revises policy language and endorsements to support underwriting needs and business objectives.
• Advises management on legal matters and potential areas of liability or exposure.
• Partners closely with underwriting professionals and participates in regular collaboration meetings to provide legal perspective throughout the underwriting process.
• Monitors proposed and existing regulatory and legislative developments and communicates their potential impact on the business.
• Supports the preparation and administration of internal reports and other legal or underwriting-related documentation.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory, insurance, and industry developments.

Job Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a law firm handling insurance coverage matters or within an insurance carrier’s legal or claims organization.
• Experience with insurance coverage analysis, policy interpretation, or related insurance matters strongly preferred.
• Environmental law or environmental insurance experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of fundamental underwriting and claims concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and communicate complex legal concepts clearly to business partners.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Business Unit

Environmental

Salary Range

$117,000.00 -$165,000.00

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

• Excludes seasonal employees and interns.