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.
The Trucking Division is looking for an Underwriter and/or a Senior Underwriter to join their team. This individual will work from our headquarters in Cincinnati, OH. Training will be fully in person, with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule after training is completed.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Liberal Arts or a related discipline.
Generally, 6 months to 5 years of related experience. P&C underwriting experience is preferred, but not required.
Beginning coursework 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).