[Hiring] Small Business Renewal Underwriter & Portfolio Associate @Great American Insurance Group

Role Description

Our Specialty Human Services Division is seeking a Small Business Renewal Underwriter & Portfolio Associate to join its team. This role supports the Northeast territory spanning Maine to Virginia. This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in the Northeast or Illinois/Wisconsin.

• Evaluates and underwrites a book of small business accounts new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Reviews existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
• Analyzes risk data to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms within authority, including:
  • Analyzing financial statements, property valuations, and loss histories to assess risk exposure.
  • Ordering and reviewing additional reports or screens loss control inspections.
• Collaborates with other underwriters, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
• Prepares and maintains underwriting files for assigned underwriting partner, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.
• Compiles reports on risk evaluations, policy statuses, and portfolio performance for underwriters and management.
• Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
• Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
• Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers, focusing on generating new business and retaining profitable business.
• Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent insurance industry experience considered.
• CPCU, AU, AINS, ARM, or progress toward completion of professional insurance designations.
• Generally, 2-5 years of commercial lines underwriting, underwriting support, or insurance operations experience.
• Experience with small business or middle market commercial insurance preferred.
• Proficiency with underwriting systems, policy administration platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Position limited to occasional travel.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays for full-time and eligible part-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan and commuter benefits.