Great American Insurance Group is a leader in the insurance industry, and they are seeking a Production Underwriting Trainee. This role involves learning to evaluate and underwrite new and renewal business, analyzing risk information, and collaborating with various stakeholders to inform underwriting decisions.
Responsibilities
- Learns to evaluate and underwrite new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite
- Learns to analyze risk information to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms
- Participates in collaborating with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details
- Assists with ordering additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions
- Learns how to document underwriting decisions in compliance with state and federal insurance regulations
- Assists with evaluating existing policies for potential renewal or modification
- Participates in communicating underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers
- Develops knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions
- Develops effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business
- Learns to interpret, explain, and market products and services
- Learns to develop marketing strategies to promote the Company’s products to brokers and agents
- Develops knowledge of market trends and competition to assist with identifying opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies
- Organizes and participates in marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings to showcase products and services
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Generally, a minimum of 1-2 years of insurance with California Workers' Compensation
- Typically participates in a formal training program for 6 months to a year
- Performs work under close supervision and technical direction
- Works on assignments of low to moderate technical and logistical complexity
- Demonstrates basic analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities
- Develops and maintains knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Develops strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness plans
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- A 401(k) plan with company match
- An employee stock purchase plan
- Commuter benefits
Company Overview
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. It was founded in 1872, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Great American Insurance Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.