Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Great American's Bond Division has been underwriting surety bonds for nearly 100 years. We are known for expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to bonding needs. Great American is one of the top surety companies in the United States.
Bonds - Great American Insurance Group
Our Bond Division is hiring a Contract Surety Underwriter for our Tampa, Florida office. This position includes in-office work and travel within the assigned territory.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.
Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate effectively.
Must be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities.
Deliver exceptional customer service.
Make timely, informed decisions.
Operate with integrity and honesty.
Hold themself accountable for achieving established objectives.
Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
Experience: Generally, 3+ years of related experience.
Business Unit:
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Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
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What We Do
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. We have more than 30 specialty property and casualty insurance businesses, and in 2021, approximately 50% of our gross written premium in our property and casualty operations was generated by business units with a Top 10 market ranking.
Great American Insurance Company has received an "A" (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for more than 110 years (most recent rating evaluation of "A+" (Superior) affirmed December 3, 2021). The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
