Senior Production Underwriter - E&S Binding

Great American Insurance Group•Cincinnati, OH

6d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Risk Solutions is currently searching for a Senior Production Underwriter to join the Great American Risk Solutions Binding Authority team. The ideal candidate will analyze, underwrite and manage a book of Property and Casualty risks written through select MGAs for the Binding Authority Division. This individual will underwrite non-admitted general liability, property and inland marine accounts in the Northeast regions. Depending on the candidates background and experience, they may also be responsible for leading a team by providing technical guidance and management to a team of underwriters. This individual will work 100% remote in the United States, ideally in the Northeast. Candidates located within the Greater Cincinnati area are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in-office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.

Requirements

Experience underwriting in the Northeast region of the United States.
Recent experience underwriting general liability, property and inland marine required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Liberal Arts or a related discipline.
Generally, 3-6 years of related underwriting experience.
Ability to travel up to 35% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Surplus lines Contract Binding Authority underwriting experience preferred.
Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM).

Responsibilities

Develops and implements strategic underwriting plans with manager for direct reports and assigned territory including initiatives that support growth, profitability, retention, and high levels of customer service.
Develops and maintains strategic business relationships with external general agents in order to attract and retain profitable business.
Provides leadership, direction and underwriting assistance in the risk selection and resolution of underwriting issues for direct reports and general agents.
Provides direct report management through performance management, coaching and development, talent selection, product training and allocating underwriting authority.
Monitors the composition, performance and business mix of the assigned territory portfolio to achieve division’s underwriting profitability goals.
Has responsibility for risk selection/rejection, pricing, and applies underwriting rules and guidelines.
Works on product development projects to develop underwriting guidelines, rates, forms, applications and appetite that align with the strategic direction of the assigned territory and the division.
Conducts regular virtual and in-person visits with appointed general agents to retain existing accounts, build and maintain business relationships, and develop new opportunities in support of divisional objectives.
Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
Represents the division, as requested by manager, in internal and external meetings, events, and committees.
Performs other duties as assigned.