Associate Underwriter I/II-Property & Inland Marine Division

Great American Insurance Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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. Great American is one of the few carriers with a dedicated Property & Inland Marine Division and, in the industry segments it covers, with expertise second to none. From the underwriters to claims representatives, the focus is strictly on property and inland marine coverages. They are dedicated to writing only these coverages, which include Commercial Property Coverage, Inland Marine Coverage, Builder's Risk, Contractor's Equipment and Motor Truck Cargo. They specialize in the construction, energy & renewables, and transportation industries. https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/property-inland-m… Our Property & Inland Marine team is looking for an Associate Underwriter I/II to join their team in Houston, TX. Job title and compensation will be dependent upon successful applicant’s level of experience.

Requirements

• Education: Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Generally, 6 months-3 years of related work experience.
• Scope of Job/Qualifications: Performs work under moderate supervision.
• Performs standard duties utilizing often-complex processes/procedures on assignments of a routine nature.
• Possesses procedural knowledge and skills that enable task accomplishment.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of coverage and forms, provisions for policies written within the assigned territory/unit, workflow and systems.
• Foundational written and verbal skills.
• Works within standard, established authority limits.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the review and evaluation of applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.
• Works closely with underwriters and brokers/agents to gather additional information and clarify application details.
• Analyzes relevant data, including financial statements, property valuations, and loss histories to assess risk exposure.
• Prepares and maintains underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.
• Compiles reports on risk evaluations, policy statuses, and portfolio performance for underwriters and management.
• May underwrite new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.
• May enter policy information on an assigned product, territory and / or agency in accordance with template rules.
• Proofs / audits policy information on an assigned product, territory, and/or agency(ies).
• Reviews premium and loss data on an individual account as part of renewal underwriting, change underwriting, or mid-term underwriting.
• Orders, reviews, and takes appropriate action on required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.
• Research and respond to questions from brokers/agents.
• Provides information to Processing that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis.
• May issue, process or code transactions.
• Monitors entry / processing to ensure data integrity and to avoid potential systemic issues.
• May provide guidance to less experienced staff and serve as a resource to other functional areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree