Great American Insurance Group · 2 months ago
Underwriting Manager-AgriBusiness Division
Great American Insurance Group is a leader in the insurance industry, known for its commitment to helping farmers and ranchers with effective insurance coverage. The Underwriting Manager will oversee the Underwriting team operations, develop strategic plans, evaluate risks, and ensure compliance with regulations while delivering exceptional customer service.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing Underwriting team operations, optimizing workflows and ensuring high productivity
Responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for the Underwriting team to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives
Evaluates the quality and volume of underwritten risks and prepares detailed reports to communicate findings
Cultivates and leverages strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and sustain profitable growth
Ensures meticulous documentation of underwriting decisions and maintains compliance with state and federal insurance regulations
Leads the assessment of policy renewals and modifications, identifying strategic improvements and risk mitigation opportunities
Oversees the delivery of exceptional customer service. Develops and monitors management reports on service levels, activities, and customer experiences, and implements strategic improvements as necessary
Manages and updates underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience
Generally, a minimum of 9 years of underwriting experience or a related field, including a minimum of 4 years of leadership experience
Typically manages 2 or more reports
Implements policies, procedures, and strategies under the direction of management
Allocates resources efficiently and sets realistic timelines
Participates in annual planning and goal-setting
Ensures that the team meets performance targets
Responsible for performance and coaching of staff and decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management
Ensures new members of the team receive proper training and meet performance targets
Preferred
Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM), or a marketing designation
Benefits
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
A 401(k) plan with company match
Company
Great American Insurance Group
Great American Insurance Group is an insurance company that specializes in in property and casualty insurance. It is a sub-organization of American Financial Group.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-12
Essential Business
2025-12-18
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