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.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Great American Insurance Company has been an innovative leader in the crop insurance industry since it issued its first crop policy in 1915. Our Crop Insurance Division provides the tools you need in the form of specialized crop insurance coverages, which can insure your revenue stream even if elements outside your control go awry. That means even in the face of a worst-case scenario you will have the guaranteed income you need to keep your operation functioning properly.
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Great American is currently seeking an Associate Underwriting Supervisor in our Fargo, ND office. Position level is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site five days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely after one year of employment.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Coordinates the daily activities of the Associate Underwriting team, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Reviews processing of new underwriting applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.
- Reviews comprehensive risk assessments, policy statuses, and portfolio performance to ensure accuracy.
- Oversees the preparation and maintenance of underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.
- Facilitates effective communication with agents and customers to obtain information needed to underwrite risks and address issues.
- Requests or generates management reports to monitor and evaluate unit performance, client satisfaction, and other key business metrics.
- Oversees data entry and processing to ensure integrity and prevent potential systemic issues.
- Leads opportunities to streamline procedures and enhance efficiency. Ensures compliance with company and regulatory guidelines.
- Provides technical guidance and training to clients on safety practices and regulatory compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Generally, a minimum of 6 years of underwriting experience or a related field.
- Requires a minimum of 2 reports. Responsible for overseeing team priorities and coordinating daily tasks. May occasionally perform tasks alongside direct reports. Provides training to new team members.
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CropBenefits:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 6 years of underwriting experience or related experience
- Supervisory experience overseeing a minimum of 2 direct reports
Great American Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great American Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Great American Insurance Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are positioned as generous from the first year. These time‑off provisions are seen as core strengths of the total package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by HSA and FSA programs. Wellness resources such as EAP access, fitness facilities or reimbursements, and instructor‑led classes broaden the offering.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a competitive company match and potential discretionary retirement contributions support long‑term savings. An employee stock purchase option and various discounts further reinforce financial benefits.
Great American Insurance Group Insights
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.
