Great American Insurance Group · 2 days ago
Production Underwriting Specialist/Senior Specialist – Marine Cargo
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expGreat American Insurance Group is a leader in the insurance industry, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration. They are seeking a Production Underwriting Specialist or Senior Production Underwriting Specialist to focus on underwriting Marine Cargo Risks within the Western United States, working closely with various stakeholders to analyze risks and develop marketing strategies.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Leads the evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business, ensuring alignment with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite
Analyzes complex risk data to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms
Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and provide guidance
Procures and analyzes supplementary reports and screenings, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, and external inspections, to support underwriting decisions
Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations
Evaluates complex policy renewals and modifications, identifying opportunities for policy enhancements and risk mitigation
Communicates underwriting strategies and decisions effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers
Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions
Maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers, focusing on generating new business and retaining profitable business
Interprets, explains, and promotes products and services to drive market growth
Leads the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies to effectively promote the company’s products to brokers and agents
Analyzes market trends and competitive landscape to identify strategic opportunities for product enhancements and innovative marketing approaches
Leads marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings, to showcase the company’s products and services
Monitors and evaluates underwriting and marketing practices, assisting with implementing strategic adjustments to improve overall effectiveness and outcomes
May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience
Generally, a minimum of 8 years of experience in Marine Cargo Underwriting or a related field
Position requires 15-20% travel
Preferred
Completion of or continuing progress toward 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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Annette Gardner
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
M
Miguel Angel Maldonado
CFO Mexico - Automobile and Specialty Divisions
Recent News
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