Underwriting Manager - AgriBusiness Division

Great American Insurance Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an Underwriting Manager for its AgriBusiness division in Cincinnati, OH. The role leads underwriting team operations, develops strategic plans, and ensures compliant delivery of insurance solutions to farmers and ranchers.

The ideal candidate has extensive underwriting experience with leadership capabilities and familiarity with agricultural risk. The position offers a competitive benefits package and career growth opportunities within a long-standing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management and Insurance or related field.
• Minimum of 9 years underwriting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Pursuit of professional designation (AU/CPCU/CIC/INS/ARM) preferred.
• Typically manages 2+ reports and implements policies under management guidance.
• Experience with equestrian events and equine farms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underwriting team operations, optimize workflows and drive productivity.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for underwriting aligned with business goals.
• Evaluate quality/volume of underwritten risks and generate detailed reports.
• Build strategic relationships with internal/external stakeholders to drive profitable growth.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with state/federal insurance regulations.
• Lead policy renewals and modifications with risk mitigation in mind.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and monitor service levels.
• Maintain/update underwriting rules and rating manuals as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Risk management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Risk Management/Insurance

Professional designation preferred (AU/CPCU/CIC/INS/ARM)

Tools

Underwriting guidelines

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.

Running a farm or ranch has always involved a lot of risks. But these days, rapid changes in the industry are raising the stakes. Advanced technologies and new environmental concerns are pushing farming and ranching in new directions. But no matter how much things change, one thing never will: Great American's AgriBusiness® Division's commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers strong with effective insurance coverage. The AgriBusiness Division has been helping farmers and ranchers manage the uncertainties of doing business as far back as 1886. Today, the division provides coverage for full-time farms, ranches, and other agricultural operations in 44 states. The farm products can cover businesses that range from fruit and vegetable farms to livestock operations and the equine farm products cover a wide range of risks ranging from monoline property and liability, care custody or control to umbrella and auto.

http://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/agribusiness

We are looking for an Underwriting Manager to join our AgriBusiness division in our Cincinnati, OH office.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing Underwriting team operations, optimizing workflows and ensuring high productivity.
• Responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for the Underwriting team to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Evaluates the quality and volume of underwritten risks and prepares detailed reports to communicate findings.
• Cultivates and leverages strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth.
• Ensures meticulous documentation of underwriting decisions and maintains compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• Leads the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, identifying strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Oversees the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• Develops and monitors management reports on service levels, activities, and customer experiences, and implements strategic improvements as necessary.
• Manages and updates underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Risk Management and Insurance, Animal Science, or Agricultural Business, Liberal Arts or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Generally, a minimum of 9 years of underwriting experience or a related field, including a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.
• Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM), or a marketing designation.
• Typically manages 2 or more reports.
• Implements policies, procedures, and strategies under the direction of management.
• Allocates resources efficiently and sets realistic timelines.
• Participates in annual planning and goal-setting.
• Ensures that the team meets performance targets.
• Responsible for performance and coaching of staff and decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management.
• Ensures new members of the team receive proper training and meet performance targets.
• Background or familiarity with equestrian events and equine farms a plus.

Business Unit: AgriBusiness

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.

Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength. Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to “Be Here. Be GREAT!” To learn more, visit our Career Page