Senior Production Underwriting Specialist responsible for evaluating Excess Liability risks at Great American Insurance Group. Collaborating with claims and brokers to ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines.
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business
Analyzes and evaluates complex risk data to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms
Fosters strategic partnerships with claims, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and provide guidance
Procures and analyzes supplementary reports and screenings, such as Safer-SMS reports, loss history reports, and external inspections, to support underwriting decisions
Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations
Evaluates complex policy renewals and modifications, identifying opportunities for policy enhancements and risk mitigation
Communicates underwriting strategies and decisions effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers
Monitors and shares insights on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions
Maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers, focusing on generating new business and retaining profitable business
Responsible for explaining and promoting products and services to drive market growth
Oversees the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies to effectively promote the company’s products to brokers and agents
Analyzes market trends and competitive landscape to identify strategic opportunities and makes recommendations for product enhancements and innovative marketing approaches
Responsible for leading marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings, to showcase the company’s products and services
Responsible for evaluating underwriting and marketing practices, implementing strategic adjustments to improve overall effectiveness and outcomes
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
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Generally, a minimum of 13 years of experience in Underwriting or a related field
Excess and umbrella underwriting experience preferred
Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred
Effective communication and negotiation skills to build and leverage excellent customer relationships and to successfully market products and services
Position requires frequent day and overnight travel, more than 10% but less than 50% of time to visits agents and brokers.
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellness plans
parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off
paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
employee stock purchase plan
commuter benefits
Job title
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