Senior Production Underwriter - Excess/Umbrella
Quick Summary
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- Lead the underwriting of new and renewal Excess and Umbrella business in alignment with company guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability goals.
- Analyze complex risk exposures to determine appropriate coverage, pricing, structure, and terms.
- Evaluate and manage complex renewals, endorsements, and policy modifications, identifying opportunities for coverage enhancements and risk mitigation.
- Procure and assess supplemental underwriting information, including loss histories, Safer-SMS reports, external inspections, and other third-party data.
- Ensure accurate documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with agents, brokers, claims, and internal stakeholders to support informed underwriting decisions and long-term account success.
- Clearly communicate underwriting strategies, decisions, and risk considerations to internal teams and external partners.
- Maintain strong business relationships focused on generating new business while retaining profitable accounts.
- Actively promote and explain Excess and Umbrella products and services to drive profitable growth.
- Lead and participate in marketing initiatives, including broker and agent meetings, presentations, and industry events.
- Analyze market conditions, competitive trends, and regulatory developments to identify strategic opportunities and recommend product or marketing enhancements.
- Evaluate underwriting and marketing practices and implement strategic adjustments to improve outcomes and effectiveness.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- Generally, 6-10 years of casualty experience in Underwriting.
- Prior Excess Liability and Commercial Umbrella underwriting experience strongly preferred.
- Progress toward or completion of a professional insurance designation preferred.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively market products and services.
- Willingness to travel, including overnight travel (more than 10% and less than 50%), to visit agents and brokers.
What We Offer
~1 min readWe offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 2, 2026
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