Associate Underwriter I

Great American Insurance Company•Eau Claire, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Underwriter reviews and evaluates underwriting applications against Company policies and underwriting guidelines, and underwrites new and renewal policy transactions within written authority. The role enters and audits policy information for an assigned product, territory, and/or agency in accordance with RMA and AIP rules, and processes information needed to issue policies and endorsements accurately and on time. The position collaborates with underwriters and agents to clarify applications and gather information; analyzes policy data, including loss histories; maintains underwriting files and approvals; and orders and reviews reports and requests. It also researches and responds to agent questions and may guide less experienced staff or serve as a resource to other functional areas. Work is performed under close supervision and technical direction, using established procedures and authority limits. The role requires working in the office five days per week and is part of the Crop business unit. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Insurance, finance, or IT-related experience.
Ability to work in the office five days a week.
Foundational written and verbal skills.
Working knowledge of coverage, forms, and policy provisions for policies written within the assigned territory or unit, as well as workflow and systems.
Ability to perform standard duties using often-complex processes and procedures on routine assignments under close supervision and technical direction.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Crop insurance experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate underwriting applications to ensure they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.
Collaborate with underwriters and agents to gather additional information and clarify application details.
Analyze relevant 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 questions from agents.
Process information needed to issue policies and endorsements promptly, ensuring 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.