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For more than 35 years, Great American’s Specialty Human Services Division has provided insurance solutions to the human and social service marketplace. The division is one of the first insurance companies to recognize the special needs of these organizations. Over the years, coverage and services have expanded to ensure expertise to meet the evolving needs of this marketplace. Coverage is available for hundreds of classes of business, including:
Arts and Cultural
Clubs
Community Services
Education
Family Services and Counseling
Food Distribution and Thrift Stores
Foundations and Grant Making
Shelters
Recreation and Sports
Youth Services
YMCA’s
To learn more about our Specialty Human Services division, clink this link: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/for-businesses/division-details/specialty-human-services
Our Specialty Human Services division is looking for a Senior Underwriter to join their team. The lines of coverage include package, auto, and umbrella. The person hired for this position will be fully remote. We are only looking for candidates who reside in the following states: Alabama, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina and Florida.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Has responsibility for risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability per divisional objectives.
Uses independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
Maintains a high level of customer service.
Analyzes coverage and limit requests and decides what terms to offer.
Prices business in accordance with company guidelines.
Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and initiates appropriate loss prevention actions.
Orders and screens miscellaneous reports needed in the rating and underwriting processes, such as Motor Vehicle reports, loss history reports, credit checks, outside inspections, loss control, etc.
Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
Develops relationships with agents & brokers through telephone interactions.
Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
May provide guidance and assistance to lower level positions.
This position will require less than 10% of travel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study: Business, Liberal Arts or a related discipline.
Experience: Generally, 3 to 6 years of related experience. Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM).
Business Unit:
Specialty Human Services
Salary Range:
$75,000.00 -$110,000.00
Benefits:
The wage range for this job is based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, experience of the candidate, the role's scope, complexity, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package, which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) plan for full-time and part-time employees who are eligible for benefits.
Your recruiter may be able to tell you more about our total rewards offerings and the specific wage range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.