Cyber Risk Underwriter - June 2026 Underwriter Development Program

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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.

The Cyber Risk Division of Great American Insurance Group is continuing to expand. For more than a decade, Great American delivered customized cyber risk products and programs via numerous divisions and built a reputation for providing flexible offerings in combination with other products or on a stand-alone basis. In 2018, the Cyber Risk Division was formally organized by consolidating those various products and programs into one specialty business unit. We are proud to carry on the tradition of supporting other divisions’ cyber needs while at the same time expanding our presence and product offerings in the primary, excess, and programs marketplace.

We are currently searching for an early career underwriter to support our Open Brokerage distribution channel. These individuals will participate in our Underwriter Development Program during their first 8 weeks of employment. This Program provides a unique learning opportunity where you will spend the first several months training with a variety of subject matter experts in areas of property and casualty insurance. This training will include a broad range of topics from claims, insurance operations, products, and underwriting to help you kickstart your insurance career. Great American’s unique company structure of 30 business units writing niche risks and lines of business provides candidates an opportunity for a broad-based underwriter training program.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.

Underwriter Development Program

In our Underwriter Development Program, participants will develop the fundamental skills required of a commercial insurance underwriter. Participants will learn to review and evaluate risks and exposures for various types of commercial risks. They will work closely with experienced underwriters, managers, and line of business experts to learn underwriting and leadership skills. The Program includes hands-on underwriting of various specialty niche exposures, aimed at giving the participant an understanding of the underwriting discipline. A strong interest in continual learning is required as participants will continue to build industry knowledge and keep pace with the constantly evolving insurance industry.

After two months of full-time training, the participants will transition to the Cyber Risk Division. Products include primary and excess cyber risk insurance and technology errors and omissions. Participants will develop skills in evaluating Applicant network security posture and determining the extent of coverage eligibility. Emphasis will be placed on building relationships with a growing network of local, regional, and national agents and brokers. Experience with cyber security tools like vulnerability scanning and familiarity with cyber security best practices strongly preferred. The position is in Cincinnati, Ohio (Great American Tower) and involves approximately 10-20% travel.

This position will begin employment June 2026.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs underwriting evaluations of applications including assessing risk quality (i.e. cyber security posture) and compliance within company’s underwriting standards
• makes recommendations regarding risk selection/rejection, pricing, deductibles, terms, and conditions in accordance with company guidelines
• Applies underwriting and rating rules and guidelines

• Develops and maintains high level of technical proficiency with cyber security best practices and technologies
• Organizes, analyzes, and administers application data, cyber security ratings, financial data and other complex submission information.
• Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers to attract and retain profitable business.

• Conducts independent visits with agents and brokers to retain existing accounts, build and maintain business relationships, and develop new opportunities in support of divisional objectives.
• Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
• Maintains a high level of customer service.
• Works in collaboration with Cyber Loss Control department and other functional areas (example: EISG) to research emerging threats.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: Information Technology; Cyber Security; Networking/Systems Information Technology; Network Engineering; Software Application Development or a related discipline.
• Experience: College Major Co-Ops, internships, or general work that demonstrates initiative, time management skills, and ability to work cooperatively.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education for professional designations, i.e. RPLU, CPLP, CIPP, etc.
• Must have strong analytical, critical thinking, decision making, and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work with deadlines in both long-term deliverable and highly transactional environments.
• Ability to communicate succinctly and clearly with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage shifting workloads.
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays, for internal meetings, and external sales, marketing, and conferences.
• Initiative to keep abreast of emerging trends in cyber security and insurance market.
• Comfortable with virtual collaboration and remote learning/supervision.

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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.

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  Excludes seasonal employees and interns.