Underwriting Specialist - Work Comp / Remote

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities... here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best. Strategic Comp has a new remote opportunity for an Underwriting Specialist in workers' comp insurance. Here’s who we are. Our division, Strategic Comp, is part of Great American Insurance Company established and based in Cincinnati, OH. The operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, and focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. The members of the Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. AFG’s common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and NASDAQ under the symbol “AFG”. Here’s what we do and how we operate. We insure workers’ compensation coverage for large companies, using our deductible program and working through the independent agency system. Strategic Comp employees know that they make a difference, and they feel appreciated. In fact we received a 98% rating for overall job satisfaction from those taking our employee survey which clearly indicates the passion and energy our staff has for the job they do… and they seldom want to work anywhere else, feeling that this is the best job they have ever had. A big reason for these successes is due to our careful matching of the right job with the right person. Our service in claims, loss control, and management is second to none. The difference our employees feel about working with Strategic Comp translates over to our customers, too. Our renewal retention is 90+%, meaning our customers, don’t want to leave us either. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Has responsibility for risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability per divisional objectives. Uses independent judgment and initiative to support business goals. Maintains a high level of customer service. Analyzes coverage and limit requests and decides what terms to offer. Prices business in accordance with company guidelines. Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and initiates appropriate loss prevention actions. Orders and screens miscellaneous reports needed in the rating and underwriting processes, such as Motor Vehicle reports, loss history reports, credit checks, outside inspections, loss control, etc. Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business. Interprets, explains, and markets products and services. Develops relationships with agents & brokers through telephone interactions. Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations. May provide guidance and assistance to lower level positions. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Field of Study: Business, Liberal Arts or a related discipline. Experience: 5 years of related experience underwriting workers compensation, with additional experience underwriting commercial auto a positive. Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM). Experience underwriting large, loss sensitive accounts a plus. Business Unit: Strategic Comp Salary Range: $100,000.00 -$110,000.00 Benefits: We offer competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for full-time and part-time benefit eligible employees. Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength. Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,100 employees to “Be Here. Be GREAT!” To learn more, visit our Career Page Apply Job!