Great American Insurance Group
Great American Insurance Group
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
B2BInsurance
Great American Insurance Group is a U.S.-based specialty insurer serving businesses and niche industries with commercial coverage and related insurance services. Its offerings span property and inland marine, transportation, professional liability, trade credit, cyber risk, equine mortality, and employer health solutions. The organization operates through specialty divisions and international branches, combining industry-focused underwriting with claims expertise for business customers. Great American Insurance Group is part of American Financial Group and has more than 150 years of insurance experience.

Commercial Surety Underwriting Specialist – Northeast Region

Evaluate commercial surety bond risks and support underwriting decisions for Great American Insurance Group. Oversee branch profitability, credit recommendations, stakeholder relationships, team development, and travel across the Northeast territory.

Description

  • Analyze credit checks, bank agreements, financial statements, and other business reports used in underwriting.
  • Oversee branch decisions involving risk selection, declination, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability.
  • Evaluate risk quality against company underwriting guidelines.
  • Review colleagues’ underwriting and recommend surety credit extensions, including applicable terms and conditions.
  • Build and sustain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate clearly while providing a high standard of customer service.
  • Make prompt, well-informed underwriting and business decisions.
  • Conduct business with integrity and honesty.
  • Take responsibility for personal and team performance against established objectives.
  • Apply independent judgment and initiative to advance business goals.
  • Coach and support the professional development of team members.
  • Travel throughout the assigned territory.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • Typically, at least five years of relevant experience.
  • Progress toward certification in the area of expertise is preferred.
  • Relevant certifications may include Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).
  • Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship is required.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Capacity to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
  • Ability to coach and develop a team.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Wellness program options.
  • Parental leave.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Commuter benefits.

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