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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.
Running a farm or ranch has always involved a lot of risks. But these days, rapid changes in the industry are raising the stakes. Advanced technologies and new environmental concerns are pushing farming and ranching in new directions. But no matter how much things change, one thing never will: Great American's AgriBusiness® Division's commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers strong with effective insurance coverage.
The AgriBusiness Division has been helping farmers and ranchers manage the uncertainties of doing business as far back as 1886. Today, the division provides coverage for full-time farms, ranches, and other agricultural operations in 44 states. The farm products can cover businesses that range from fruit and vegetable farms to livestock operations and the equine farm products cover a wide range of risks ranging from monoline property and liability, care custody or control to umbrella and auto.
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We are looking for a Underwriting Supervisor to join our AgriBusiness division in either our Cincinnati, OH or our Ocala, FL office. Training will be fully in person, with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule after training is completed.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Coordinates the daily operations of the Underwriting team, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Conducts comprehensive reviews of risk assessments to validate and verify the accuracy of underwriting decisions.
- Cultivates and maintains strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive profitable growth.
- Collects and reviews reports and screenings, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, and external inspections, to aid in underwriting decisions.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of underwriting decisions and ensures compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
- Assesses policy renewals and modifications, identifying potential improvements and ways to mitigate risks.
- Monitors and evaluates underwriting practices, assisting with implementing strategic adjustments to improve overall effectiveness and outcomes.
- Provides technical guidance and ensures staff stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Generally, a minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience or a related field. Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM), or a marketing designation.
- Scope of Job/Qualifications: Typically manages 2 or more reports. Responsible for overseeing team priorities and coordinating daily tasks. May occasionally perform tasks alongside direct reports. Operates under policies and procedures with limited oversight. Responsible for performance and coaching of staff and has a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management. Provides training to new team members. Exhibits strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions. Ensures the team is knowledgeable of Underwriting policies and procedures and remains informed on industry laws and regulations.
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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.
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