Role overview

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Generally, 2-5 years of medical stop loss underwriting experience
Strong critical thinking skills
Prior experience with risk assessments is preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the risk factors of potential clients
Assist with storing specific data elements, and policy issuance
Evaluate the risk profiles of groups using EHS's machine learning/AI software
Collaborates closely with the account management team by providing research and analytical support

Key facts

Remote from: Ohio (USA)
Full time
Underwriter
English

Hard skills

Underwriting Risk Analysis Machine Learning Data System Data Collection Operational Support And Analysis

Other skills

Critical Thinking
Collaboration

About the company

Great American Custom

Great American Custom is a division of Great American Insurance Group, focused on long-term client relationships and customized business solutions. We specialize in providing casualty products for Excess, Umbrella and Primary lines of business, and Errors & Omissions Professional coverages that meet the needs of the commercial market. Our policyholders range from small businesses to complex, multi-national corporations and Fortune 1000 companies. At Great American Custom, we’ve assembled a team of experienced insurance professionals who provide insight, perspective and creative problem-solving. Since our founding in 1992, we've grown from just two employees to a team of 180 dedicated professionals. Since then, we've achieved remarkable growth while maintaining our commitment to service. As the market evolves, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of stability and long-term relationships. About Great American Insurance Group:Great American Insurance Group’s roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Great American Insurance Company has received an “A” (Excellent) or higher rating from the A.M. Best Company for over 115 years and is currently rated “A+” (Superior). Learn more at https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/

Company details

Company size201 - 500

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Job description

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 Employer Health Solutions (EHS) offers medical stop loss coverage that helps small to mid‑sized employers self‑fund their employee health plan with confidence by protecting their plans from high-cost, unexpected claims. Our Level Funded Plus program provides employers with the tools to self‑fund their benefits more easily, including access to quality networks and health plan partners, flexible plan design options, and integrated medical stop loss coverage.

We are looking for a Medical Stop Loss Underwriter to work remotely. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are inquisitive, adaptable, and ready to accelerate their careers in a transformative startup environment.

The person in this position will gain significant exposure to underwriting, data systems, and group performance analysis. This position will play a key role in the underwriting function, ensuring the organization has the necessary insights to understand the potential risks of groups. In addition to Underwriting, this role will also focus on Data Systems Support and Group Performance Analysis.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Underwriting Support
- Assess the risk factors of potential clients.
- Assist with storing specific data elements, and policy issuance, while maintaining a strong working relationship with clients.
- Evaluate the risk profiles of groups using EHS's machine learning/AI software to determine their viability and profitability.
- Data collection- collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources to support underwriting decisions and contribute to risk modeling.
- Works closely with other team members to ensure a comprehensive understanding of program stacks and cost containment measures.

Data Systems Support
- Assists with organizing and maintaining our data systems, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and security of our data.
- Tasks may include data analysis, troubleshooting system problems, and data entry.

Group Performance Analysis
- Collaborates closely with our account management team by providing research and analytical support.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Generally, 2-5 years of medical stop loss underwriting experience.

Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to understand and integrate complex data.

Prior experience with risk assessments is preferred.

Business Unit:

Great American Employer Health Solutions

Salary Range:

$80,000.00 -$100,000.00

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.