Senior Production Underwriter - E&S Binding at American Family Insurance Group

Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience
Generally, a minimum of 5 years of experience underwriting general liability, property, and inland marine
Surplus lines experience (implied from context)

Responsibilities

Develops and implements strategic underwriting plans with manager for direct reports and assigned territory including initiatives that support growth, profitability, retention, and high levels of customer service
Develops and maintains strategic business relationships with external general agents in order to attract and retain profitable business
Provides leadership, direction and underwriting assistance in the risk selection and resolution of underwriting issues for direct reports and general agents
Provides direct report management through performance management, coaching and development, talent selection, product training and allocating underwriting authority
Monitors the composition, performance and business mix of the assigned territory portfolio to achieve division’s underwriting profitability goals
Has responsibility for risk selection/rejection, pricing, and applies underwriting rules and guidelines
Works on product development projects to develop underwriting guidelines, rates, forms, applications and appetite that align with the strategic direction of the assigned territory and the division
Conducts regular virtual and in-person visits with appointed general agents 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
Represents the division, as requested by manager, in internal and external meetings, events, and committees
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UnderwritingProperty and Casualty InsuranceNon-Admitted InsuranceGeneral LiabilityProperty InsuranceInland MarineRisk AnalysisBook ManagementMGA PartnershipsTeam Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote-friendly?

Yes, this candidate may work 100% remote in the United States and will travel up to 25%.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The role involves analyzing, underwriting, and managing a book of Property and Casualty risks through select MGAs, focusing on non-admitted general liability, property, and inland marine accounts in the West Coast and Midwest regions. Depending on experience, it may include leading a team by providing technical guidance and management.

What is the company culture like at Great American Risk Solutions?

The company combines a 'small company' culture where ideas are heard with 'big company' expertise, valuing diversity, inclusion, teamwork, collaboration across underwriting, claims, and shared services, strong personal character, integrity, and continuous development of skills.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Production Underwriter role?

A strong candidate has underwriting experience in non-admitted Property and Casualty risks, particularly general liability, property, and inland marine, with skills in strategic planning, building broker relationships, portfolio management, and potentially team leadership.