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Great American’s Trucking Division has grown to be a leader in providing best-in-class truck insurance products to independent contractors. The Division is dedicated entirely to trucking. That means whomever you work with is only talking trucks. All day. Every day. Great American's Trucking Division provides the products and services needed by the long-haul trucking industry, particularly independent contractors/Owner-Operators, to get them back on the road faster.  

https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/trucking  

The Trucking Division is looking for an Associate Underwriter to join their team. This individual will work fully in-office from our headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive support to underwriters, including the following functions:Assists in the review and evaluation of applications, ensuring they align with Company policies and underwriting guidelines.Works closely with underwriters and brokers/agents to gather additional information and clarify application details.Reviews relevant data, including financial statements, property valuations, and loss histories to assist with risk assessment.Assists in maintaining underwriting files, ensuring all documents and approvals are properly filed.Compiles reports on risk evaluations, policy statuses, and portfolio performance for underwriters and management.May underwrite new and renewal policy transactions within written authority.May enter policy information on an assigned product, territory and / or agency in accordance with template rules.Proofs / audits policy information on an assigned product, territory, and/or agency(ies).Assists with reviewing premium and loss data on an individual account as part of renewal underwriting, change underwriting, or mid-term underwriting.Orders and reviews required reports, endorsement requests, service requests, and general correspondence.Research and may respond to questions from brokers/agents.Provides information to Processing that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis. May issue, process or code transactions.Performs other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements

Education: Associates Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.Scope of Job/Qualifications: Performs work under close supervision and technical direction. Performs standard duties utilizing often-complex processes/procedures on assignments of a routine nature. Possesses procedural knowledge and skills that enable task accomplishment. Demonstrates working knowledge of coverage and forms, provisions for policies written within the assigned territory/unit, workflow and systems.  Foundational written and verbal skills. Works within standard, established authority limits.

Business Unit:

Trucking

Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including 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, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.