AVP of Underwriting - Great American Employer Health Solutions
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 underwriting team operations, optimize workflows, and maintain high standards for productivity, quality, and service.
- →Develop and implement underwriting strategies that align with division goals, growth objectives, and financial targets.
- →Evaluate the quality, volume, and performance of underwritten risks and communicate findings through clear, actionable reporting.
- →Make sound business decisions that balance risk selection, premium adequacy, and loss ratio performance.
- →Cultivate strategic relationships with internal partners, customers, brokers, and other external stakeholders to support profitable growth.
- →Establish clear expectations, provide coaching, and develop underwriting talent to strengthen team performance and succession readiness.
- →Ensure underwriting decisions are thoroughly documented and comply with applicable state and federal insurance requirements.
- →Lead the assessment of renewals and policy modifications, identifying opportunities to improve performance and mitigate risk.
- →Oversee the delivery of exceptional customer service and implement improvements based on service levels, operational activity, and customer experience.
- →Maintain and enhance underwriting guidelines, rules, rating methodologies, and procedures in response to business needs and regulatory changes.
- →Collaborate across functions to improve underwriting processes, strengthen portfolio management, and advance division initiatives.
- →Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, risk management and insurance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Generally, a minimum of 13 years of underwriting or related experience, including at least six years of leadership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead underwriting operations, develop talent, and translate business objectives into effective underwriting strategies.
- Strong knowledge of risk evaluation, pricing, portfolio performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Effective analytical, decision-making, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- Experience in group health, medical stop loss, level-funded plans, or a closely related market is strongly preferred.
- Completion of, or continued progress toward, a relevant professional designation is preferred.
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
- $150,000–$180,000 a year
- 142% above the $68,210 median for Other jobs on Jobera (133,430 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 3, 2026
- First seen
- November 3, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 72%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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