Great West, an Old Republic Company
Truck Underwriter
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- South Sioux City, Nebraska, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience or equivalent industry experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and decision-making skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with agents, customers, and internal partners.
- Strong negotiation skills and sound business judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and insurance technology systems.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Willingness to obtain a Property & Casualty license and pursue ongoing professional development.
Full description
Build Relationships. Drive Growth. Make an Impact.
Small Business Underwriter
Knoxville, TN | Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home.)
Are you an underwriting professional who enjoys building relationships, evaluating risk, and helping businesses succeed? Great West Casualty Company is seeking a Small Business Underwriter to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this role, you'll manage a profitable book of business focused on small trucking accounts, primarily fleets with 2-4 power units, while partnering with agents to support growth and deliver outstanding customer service.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company recognized as a leader in trucking insurance and continue building your underwriting career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
What You'll Do
Underwrite and Grow a Profitable Book of Business
- Evaluate new and renewal business submissions to determine acceptability of risk.
- Analyze underwriting information, loss history, and operational details to make sound underwriting decisions.
- Develop competitive coverage solutions and pricing recommendations.
- Manage renewals in accordance with underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives.
- Monitor account performance and make appropriate underwriting recommendations based on risk characteristics and results.
Build Strong Agency Relationships
- Serve as a trusted partner to independent agents by providing responsive service and underwriting expertise.
- Communicate coverage decisions, quote status, rate development rationale, and underwriting requirements.
- Collaborate with agents to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
- Travel periodically to strengthen agency and customer relationships.
Deliver Exceptional Service
- Partner with insureds, agents, and internal business partners to resolve questions and issues.
- Ensure policies, documentation, and underwriting files are completed accurately and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Complete administrative responsibilities and reports in a timely manner.
- Represent Great West Casualty Company professionally at agency meetings, industry events, and customer functions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience or equivalent industry experience preferred.