Commercial Underwriter

Great West, an Old Republic Company • Arlington, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Great West, an Old Republic Company, is hiring a Commercial Underwriter in Arlington, Texas; Bloomington, Indiana; or Knoxville, Tennessee. The role evaluates commercial auto applications, assesses risk, and supports informed underwriting decisions that affect business profitability. The underwriter manages an individual book of business in a fast-paced environment and builds relationships with agents and insureds. The position includes a training program with one-on-one mentoring, classroom instruction, and self-study. The work schedule is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years as a commercial insurance underwriter, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience in finance, banking, sales, or a profession involving the development of long-term relationships.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to analyze risk.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and probability-based reasoning skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate commercial auto applications to determine risk and make informed decisions.
• Help drive the profitability and success of the business through underwriting decisions.
• Manage an individual book of business with autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
• Build relationships and serve as a trusted partner to agents and insureds.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate potential loss hazards and structure insurance programs to meet insureds’ needs.
• Identify customer needs and market Great West products and services.
• Participate in training that includes one-on-one mentoring, classroom instruction, and self-study.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-match 401(k).
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family planning assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Retail discount programs.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Wellness programs and gym subsidies.
• Scholarships for dependents and tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid continuing education and monetary awards for professional development.
• Hybrid work schedule: three days in the office and two days remote.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level