Associate Underwriter - AgriBusiness® Division

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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.

AgriBusiness® - Great American Insurance Group

The 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.

The AgriBusiness® Division is hiring for an Associate Underwriter to join their team! This position can be located in our Cincinnati, OH or Ocala, FL offices and will work on a hybrid schedule.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Assists in the review and evaluation of applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.

• Works closely with underwriters and brokers/agents to gather additional information and clarify application details.

• Analyzes relevant data, including financial statements, property valuations, and loss histories to assess risk exposure.

• Prepares and maintains underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.

• Compiles reports on risk evaluations, policy statuses, and portfolio performance for underwriters and management.

• May underwrite new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.

  • May enter policy information on an assigned product, territory and / or agency in accordance with template rules.

  • Proofs / audits policy information on an assigned product, territory, and/or agency(ies).

  • Reviews premium and loss data on an individual account as part of renewal underwriting, change underwriting, or mid-term underwriting.

• Orders, reviews, and takes appropriate action on required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.

• Research and respond to questions from brokers/agents.

• Provides information to Processing that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis. May issue, process or code transactions.

  • Monitors entry / processing to ensure data integrity and to avoid potential systemic issues.

• May provide guidance to less experienced staff and serve as a resource to other functional areas.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience is preferred. Previous insurance experience is also highly preferred but not required.

• Experience: Generally, 3 years of related experience. Previous insurance experience is also highly preferred but not required.

• Scope of Job/Qualifications: Performs work under moderate supervision. Performs standard duties utilizing often-complex processes/procedures on assignments of a routine nature. Possesses procedural knowledge and skills that enable task accomplishment. Demonstrates working knowledge of coverage and forms, provisions for policies written within the assigned territory/unit, workflow and systems. Foundational written and verbal skills. Works within standard, established authority limits.

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Benefits:

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.