Great American Insurance Group · 2 weeks ago
Head of Underwriting - Equine Division
Ocala, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expGreat American Insurance Group is a leader in the insurance industry, offering a collaborative environment that fosters growth and success. The Head of Underwriting for the Equine Division will lead the underwriting team, ensuring profitability and strong relationships with brokers while overseeing risk selection and compliance.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Provides leadership, coaching and direction to the underwriting team to ensure growth and profitability
Identifies opportunities to develop new business
Ensures the Equine book of business meets budget and performance targets
Develops and maintains strong relationships with brokers and agents by providing excellent customer service in order to attract and retain profitable business
Has accountability for the risk selection / rejection, pricing, retention, growth and profitability (within scope of authority and per divisional objectives)
Oversees receipt and analysis of submissions and decisions of what terms to offer (policy limits, credit limits, deductibles, coverage options and conditions, etc.)
Works with Predictive Analytics to ensure business is priced in accordance with company guidelines
Approve and monitor underwriting guidelines, rules, practices and systems necessary to maintain and develop profitable commercial lines business
Works with other functional units within the division to identify goals and strategies to optimize customer service and satisfaction
Ensures the appropriate utilization of underwriting and desktop systems
Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and may initiate appropriate loss prevention actions
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Generally, 10-15 years of experience in underwriting
Strong agent and broker relationships
Must have strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as the ability to multi-task
Ability to travel 20%, including overnight
Ability to relocate/commute to Ocala, FL
Preferred
Previous management experience is strongly preferred
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.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Annette Gardner
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Miguel Angel Maldonado
CFO Mexico - Automobile and Specialty Divisions
Recent News
2026-01-12
Essential Business
2025-12-18
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