Underwriting Trainee

About the role

ABA Insurance Services Inc., a division of Great American Insurance Group, is a market-leading provider of professional liability, bond, and property & casualty coverage for financial institutions, as well as EPLI and cyber for small businesses and D&O for nonprofit organizations. This Underwriting Trainee position is based in the Shaker Heights, OH office.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze insurance submissions to identify exposures, assess risk, and support underwriting decisions.
• Prepare quotes, renewals, endorsements, and other underwriting transactions while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Collaborate with agents, brokers, and internal partners to gather information and provide underwriting guidance.
• Develop expertise in underwriting guidelines, coverage forms, pricing methodology, and risk selection.
• Utilize data, technology, and underwriting tools to support decision-making and portfolio management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with underwriting, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Support profitable growth through strong customer relationships and responsive service.
• Participate in training, continuous improvement initiatives, and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

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.