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Great American's Ocean Marine Division is seeking a senior level P&C Underwriter to support select Ocean Marine books of business. This role is based in our Cincinnati, OH office and offers a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience underwriting commercial P&C lines, with a strong focus on property and auto.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Has responsibility for risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, and profitability per divisional objectives.
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Uses independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.
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Maintains a high level of customer service.
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Analyzes coverage and limit requests and decides what terms to offer.
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Prices business in accordance with company guidelines.
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Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines.
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Orders and screens miscellaneous reports needed in the rating and underwriting processes, such as Motor Vehicle reports, loss history reports, loss control, etc.
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Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
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Interprets and explains products and services.
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Develops relationships with internal marine underwriters, and agents & brokers through telephone and email interactions.
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Applies underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
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Provides guidance and assistance to lower level positions.
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May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study: Business, Liberal Arts or a related discipline.
Experience: Generally, 3 to 6 years of related experience. Progression 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).
Business Unit
Ocean Marine
Benefits
We offer competitive healthcare, retirement, and paid time off benefits for Full time and part-time benefit eligible employees.