Renewal Underwriter - Louisiana, United States - GAIC Great American Insurance Company

Description

Join Our Team at Great American Insurance Group

Working for a leader in the insurance industry means great opportunities for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We offer a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard and blend it with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always chances here to learn and grow.

At Great American, diversity is highly valued and we recognize the advantages gained when individuals from various cultures, backgrounds, and experiences work together to achieve business results. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and consider valuing diversity as a crucial leadership trait. Our aim is to establish a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Our Fidelity / Crime Division stands out as one of the largest monoline crime insurers in North America, catering to private and public businesses, financial institutions, and governmental entities. Besides, Fidelity / Crime provides specialized products and programs for various sectors.

Currently, we are in search of a renewal underwriter in Texas or a neighboring state to work remotely.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Has responsibility for low to moderately complex risk selection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability within the defined scope of authority.
• Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers.
• Visits producers and principals to retain existing accounts and develop new opportunities.
• Interacts, explains, and markets products and services.
• Applies underwriting rules, guidelines, and insurance regulations.
• Provides guidance and assistance to less experienced associates.
• May be responsible for coaching staff and participating in talent selection and development.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience of 4 to 6 years in a related role; Underwriters with multi-line experience and some fidelity/ crime background are encouraged to apply.
• High organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in PC programs and Microsoft Office.
• Openness to day and overnight travel up to 25% of the time.

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We provide competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for full-time and part-time eligible employees.