Production Underwriter/Senior Production Underwriter - Workers' Compensation

Great American Insurance Group’s member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 35 specialty property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results.

For over 50 years, Republic Indemnity has been a trusted partner for businesses across the western U.S., helping them effectively manage their workers' compensation costs. Our headquarters in Calabasas, California, along with additional offices in San Francisco and San Diego, serve as hubs for our operations. We specialize in workers' compensation primarily in California, with business presence in Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, and other western states.

About the role

This position will work on a hybrid or remote schedule, depending on proximity to our Woodland Hills, CA office. This position also comes with an expectation of travel in your related territory. Candidates must reside in California, preferably Southern California in Los Angeles, Orange County, or Riverside County areas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Analyzes risk information to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
• Orders additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions.
• Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• Evaluates existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
• Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
• Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
• Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
• Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
• Develops and executes marketing strategies to promote the Company’s products to brokers and agents.
• Monitors market trends and competition to identify opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies.
• Organizes and participates in marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings to showcase products and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Generally, 4 or more years of underwriting California Workers’ Compensation.
• Performs work under moderate supervision and technical direction. Familiar with basic concepts, practices and procedures.
• Works with authority on assignments of low to moderate technical complexity.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making ability.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and tools is beneficial.
• Position requires occasional travel.

Pay

Salary Range $80,040.00 - $132,940.00

Benefits

We 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.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.