Senior Production Underwriter-Ocean Marine

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.

Great American has been insuring ocean-related businesses since 1962. For over 60 years, Great American has responded to the special needs of marine-based businesses by developing one of the most extensive selections of Ocean Marine insurance products available from a single carrier.

That means the right coverage for every business, from a small resort marina to an ocean-going cargo ship.

The Ocean Marine Division's specialized focus enables it to support select customer groups with distinctive offerings like its Vessel Pollution Liability coverage and highly regarded Spill Responder program , which provides a comprehensive suite of clean up and containment services and a comprehensive suite of coverages for marina operators and boat dealers as well as logistics companies and custom house brokers.

The job title and salary will be dependent upon successful applicant's level of experience.

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 loss history reports, credit checks, loss control inspections, vessel surveys etc.
• Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers / coworkers to attract and retain profitable business.
• Visits agents, brokers, and producers to retain existing accounts, build and maintain business relationships, and develop new opportunities in support of divisional objectives.
• Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
• Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience : 5-10 years of related experience. Beginning coursework toward certification in area of expertise preferred;

appropriate certifications could include Associate in Marine Insurance Management or Chartered Property / Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.

Business Unit : Ocean Marine

Ocean Marine

Salary Range :

$115,000.00 -$145,000.00

Benefits :

The wage range for this job is based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, experience of the candidate, the role's scope, complexity, and other business and organizational needs.

In addition to the base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package, which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) plan for full-time and part-time employees who are eligible for benefits.

Your recruiter may be able to tell you more about our total rewards offerings and the specific wage range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.