Associate Underwriter I

Great American Insurance Group•Eau Claire, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group is hiring an Associate Underwriter I for its Crop business unit. The role reviews and evaluates underwriting applications, works with underwriters and agents to clarify application information, analyzes policy data and loss histories, and maintains underwriting files. The position underwrites new and renewal transactions within written authority and processes policy information, reports, endorsements, service requests, and correspondence. It also researches and responds to agent questions and may guide less experienced staff or support other functional areas. The position works under close supervision and technical direction, handling routine assignments that may use complex processes and procedures. It requires the ability to work in the office five days a week. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship. The level within Associate Underwriter I–IV depends on candidate experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Insurance, finance, or IT-related experience.
Ability to come into the office five days a week.
Working knowledge of coverage and forms, policy provisions for the assigned territory or unit, workflow, and systems.
Foundational written and verbal skills.
Ability to work within standard, established authority limits.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Crop insurance experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate underwriting applications for alignment with company policies and underwriting guidelines.
Collaborate with underwriters and agents to obtain additional information and clarify application details.
Analyze policy data, including loss histories, in accordance with procedures and regulations.
Prepare and maintain underwriting files, ensuring documents and approvals are properly filed.
Underwrite new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.
Enter policy information for an assigned product, territory, and/or agency in accordance with RMA and AIP rules.
Proof and audit policy information for an assigned product, territory, and/or agency.
Order and review required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence, and take appropriate action.
Research and respond to agent questions.
Process information needed to issue policies and endorsements promptly, preserving data integrity and avoiding potential systemic issues.
May provide guidance to less experienced staff and serve as a resource to other functional areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.