Lead Insurance Operations Specialist

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Cincinnati, OH, USA
In-Office
Junior
Insurance
The Role
Leads daily policy administration activities, prioritizes and delegates workload, reviews completed assignments, and ensures accuracy, quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. Performs policy administration, researches issues using business systems, communicates with underwriters, agents, brokers, reinsurers, and insureds, and supports process improvements, system testing, and departmental projects. Serves as an interdepartmental liaison and may coach staff, participate in talent decisions, and approve business or endorsements under established guidelines.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 Financial Institution Services specializes in providing risk management and product enhancement programs to vehicle lenders and lessors, commercial equipment lenders, auto dealers and mortgage lenders throughout the U.S. and Canada. Target clients include commercial banks, credit unions, finance companies, buy-here pay-here dealers and leasing and rental concerns. 

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be onsite 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. 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for performing, coordinating, and leading the day-to-day activities of employees performing policy administration tasks:

  • Prioritizes daily workload and delegates assignments in a manner to ensure accurate and timely completion.

  • Reviews completed assignments.

  • Ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of work, and recommends improvements to processes and procedures. Maintains knowledge of state specific policy endorsements and requirements.

  • Performs a variety of policy administration tasks in support of the business.

  • Utilizes computerized systems for research, tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting (i.e., Heavy use of Excel/Word programs, legacy systems, internal systems, third party vendor delivered systems, etc.).

  • Shares and/or conveys complex information via telephone, e-mail, fax, regular mail, or in person to underwriters, agents, brokers, reinsurers, and/or insureds maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.

  • Participates in other departmental processes/projects, such as changes/enhancements to forms and screens, user acceptance testing for systems and policies, and reviewing impact to current policies / practices.

  • Acts as a liaison with other departments and facilitate interdepartmental communication

  • May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.

  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of department policies and procedures and utilizes in-depth understanding of the business (including products, coverage, etc.) and organization. Participates in ensuring compliance and complies with company and regulatory guidelines.

  • As appropriate for line of business, may approve new business, renewal business and/or endorsements based on a defined set of instructions/guidelines.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Scope of Job:

  • Performs work under minimal supervision. Demonstrates expert technical knowledge with the field's concepts, practices and procedures.

  • Demonstrates expert knowledge of company products and/or services and various business systems used to perform job functions. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish goals. Works within the broadest limits with significant latitude and influence.

Job Requirements

Education:         Associate degree or equivalent.

Field of Study:   Business, Insurance, Finance, Liberal Arts or related discipline.

Experience:      Generally, 2 or more years of related experience. Experience in the insurance industry preferred

 

Business Unit:

Financial Institution Services

Benefits:

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 or equivalent
  • 2 or more years of related experience
  • Experience in the insurance industry
  • Education or experience in business, insurance, finance, liberal arts, or a related discipline

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Cincinnati, OH
4,738 Employees

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.

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