Underwriting Counsel - Environmental Division
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- →Provides legal advice and guidance to underwriters on a broad range of insurance coverage, contractual, and related legal matters.
- →Reviews and evaluates contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to assess their potential impact on insurance coverage and underwriting decisions.
- →Drafts, reviews, and revises policy language and endorsements to support underwriting needs and business objectives.
- →Advises management on legal matters and potential areas of liability or exposure.
- →Partners closely with underwriting professionals and participates in regular collaboration meetings to provide legal perspective throughout the underwriting process.
- →Monitors proposed and existing regulatory and legislative developments and communicates their potential impact on the business.
- →Supports the preparation and administration of internal reports and other legal or underwriting-related documentation.
- →Maintains current knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory, insurance, and industry developments.
Requirements
~1 min read- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a law firm handling insurance coverage matters or within an insurance carrier’s legal or claims organization.
- Experience with insurance coverage analysis, policy interpretation, or related insurance matters strongly preferred.
- Environmental law or environmental insurance experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of fundamental underwriting and claims concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and communicate complex legal concepts clearly to business partners.
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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
About this job
- Pay per year
- $117,000–$165,000 a year
- 107% above the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 29, 2026
- First seen
- October 29, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 62%
- Scored at
- October 30, 2026
Signal breakdown
Stay ahead of the market
Get the latest job openings, salary trends, and hiring insights delivered to your inbox every week.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.