Great American Insurance Group · 1 month ago
Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Excess Casualty
Great American Insurance Group is a leader in the insurance industry, seeking a Divisional Assistant Vice President or Vice President of Underwriting. This role is responsible for overseeing technical underwriting, pricing, and compliance for P&C insurance and reinsurance, ensuring high-quality processes and innovative product development.
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Responsibilities
Acts as a resource for field offices with respect to technical underwriting issues
Manage and process referrals from field underwriters, providing clear approval or denial with detailed reasoning and appropriate documentation
Provide advice and guidance to the field to enable the company to achieve business objectives
Work closely with the Divisional President and Vice President in carrying out all strategic objectives with respect to these underwriting duties and responsibilities
Ensure compliance with SOX regulations and conduct regular audits
Maintain a detailed understanding of underwriting guidelines and product knowledge and provide guidance to the team
Act as a key point of contact for regulatory and policy compliance, ensuring all activities meet legal and internal standards
Conduct limited travel (less than 10%) to perform audits and meet with clients as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, with background in Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Generally, 10+ years of liability underwriting experience, with exposure to reinsurance and referral processes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and develop sound underwriting strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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
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2025-12-18
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