Senior Underwriting Specialist, VA

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $107.2k - $146.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

📋 Underwriter

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Great American Insurance Group

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5001 - 10000 employees

🛡️ Insurance

🤝 B2B

Insurance • B2B

Great American Insurance Group is a U. S. -based specialty insurance company that provides a wide range of commercial insurance products and services to businesses and niche industries. With more than 150 years of history and headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Great American offers tailored coverages including property & inland marine, equine mortality, transportation, professional liability, trade credit, cyber risk, and employer health solutions through numerous specialty divisions and international branches. It is a group of insurance companies that are subsidiaries of American Financial Group and emphasizes financial strength, claims expertise, and industry-focused underwriting for primarily business customers.

📋 Description

• Lead the evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business in alignment with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite • Develop and implement advanced risk assessment models for coverage, pricing, and terms decisions • Foster strategic partnerships with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients • Procure and analyze motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, external inspections, and other supplementary reports and screenings • Document underwriting decisions and ensure compliance with state and federal insurance regulations • Evaluate complex policy renewals and modifications, identifying policy enhancement and risk mitigation opportunities • Communicate underwriting strategies and decisions to internal teams, agents, and brokers • Monitor and share insights on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions • Maintain business relationships with internal and external customers and coworkers to generate new business and retain profitable business • Monitor and evaluate underwriting practices and assist with strategic adjustments to improve effectiveness and outcomes • Potentially oversee and coach staff and participate in talent selection, development, and performance management decisions • Perform other duties as assigned • Work as a field role in Virginia

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience • Generally, a minimum of 13 years of experience in Underwriting or a related field • Completion of or continuing progress toward 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 • Performs work under minimal supervision • Works at the highest authority limits on the most complex assignments • Maintains expert knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations • Demonstrates expert analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Advanced negotiation and decision-making ability • Familiarity with marketing strategies and tools is beneficial • Recognized as the company expert in the field • May serve as the highest point of escalation for decisions regarding risk and coverage • Position requires occasional travel

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Wellness plans • Parental leave • Adoption assistance • Tuition reimbursement • Paid Time Off • Paid holidays • 401(k) plan with company match • Employee stock purchase plan • Commuter benefits