Commercial Underwriter

Locations: Arlington, TX | Bloomington, IN | Knoxville, TN (Hybrid work schedule — three days in office, two days remote).

About the role

We excel at taking diverse experiences and transitioning them into successful commercial underwriters. Whether you come from banking, finance, insurance, or another analytical field, we provide the training, tools, and support to help you succeed. Building relationships and having resiliency are keys to your success as an underwriter, but you won't be doing this alone. You will work closely with our collaborative team to meet company goals and grow as a professional.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate commercial auto applications to determine risk and make informed decisions.
• Directly impact the profitability and success of our business.
• Have autonomy in your work and manage your own book of business in a fast-paced environment.
• Become a trusted partner with our agents and insureds through your relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrate your experience and expertise by collecting, analyzing, evaluating potential loss hazards and structuring insurance programs to meet the needs of our insureds.
• Participate in a training program that includes one-on-one mentoring, classroom instruction, and self-study.

Requirements

• Prior experience in finance, banking, sales or a profession where you built and developed long-term relationships.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to analyze risk.
• The ability to identify customer needs and market Great West products and services to them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years as a commercial insurance underwriter, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and probability‑based reasoning skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off and paid company holiday schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, company match 401(k), HSA, FSA
• Paternal leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning assistance
• Pet insurance, retail discount programs
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Wellness programs, gym subsidies, and support for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Scholarships for dependents and tuition reimbursement to further your education
• Company paid continuing education and monetary awards for professional development
• Opportunities for a hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days remote)

About Great West

At Great West, an Old Republic Company, we are dedicated to serving the people and businesses that keep America moving. As one of the nation's leading providers of insurance solutions for the trucking industry, we partner with drivers, fleets, agents, and customers to deliver exceptional service, innovative solutions, and trusted expertise.

Our success is built on the strength of our employees, with more than 1,200 professionals working across the country who are committed to integrity, collaboration, and making a difference every day. We believe that great people build great companies. That's why we foster a culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're helping customers, supporting business operations, or supporting your team, your contributions matter.

If you're looking for a career with a stable, respected organization that prioritizes customer service, teamwork, continuous learning, and employee well-being, we invite you to join Great West as we help keep the nation's economy moving forward, one mile at a time.