Senior Production Underwriter - Excess/Umbrella

Great American Insurance Group•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group, a leader in the insurance industry and a subsidiary of American Financial Group, offers a "small company" culture with "big company" expertise. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, the company values diversity and aims to create an inclusive workplace. The Excess Liability Division provides large-limit liability solutions for Lead Umbrella and Excess Liability placements across various industries. This role is for an experienced underwriter to join the Excess Liability team, focusing on underwriting Lead Umbrella and Excess Liability accounts in manufacturing, contracting, retail services, and distribution. The position supports a nationwide producer base, targeting Middle Market through National commercial accounts, requiring a balance of disciplined underwriting with strong production and relationship management. The company culture emphasizes connection, shared learning, and strong relationships, requiring employees in this role to be on-site four days a week with one day of remote work flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Generally, 6-10 years of casualty experience in Underwriting.
Prior Excess Liability and Commercial Umbrella underwriting experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively market products and services.
Willingness to travel, including overnight travel (more than 10% and less than 50%), to visit agents and brokers.

Nice To Haves

Progress toward or completion of a professional insurance designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the underwriting of new and renewal Excess and Umbrella business in alignment with company guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability goals.
Analyze complex risk exposures to determine appropriate coverage, pricing, structure, and terms.
Evaluate and manage complex renewals, endorsements, and policy modifications, identifying opportunities for coverage enhancements and risk mitigation.
Procure and assess supplemental underwriting information, including loss histories, Safer-SMS reports, external inspections, and other third-party data.
Ensure accurate documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with agents, brokers, claims, and internal stakeholders to support informed underwriting decisions and long-term account success.
Clearly communicate underwriting strategies, decisions, and risk considerations to internal teams and external partners.
Maintain strong business relationships focused on generating new business while retaining profitable accounts.
Actively promote and explain Excess and Umbrella products and services to drive profitable growth.
Lead and participate in marketing initiatives, including broker and agent meetings, presentations, and industry events.
Analyze market conditions, competitive trends, and regulatory developments to identify strategic opportunities and recommend product or marketing enhancements.
Evaluate underwriting and marketing practices and implement strategic adjustments to improve outcomes and effectiveness.
Performs other duties as assigned.