AVP of Underwriting

Great American Insurance Group

. Lead underwriting team operations, optimize workflows, and maintain high standards for productivity, quality, and service .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading underwriting operations, developing talent, and implementing effective underwriting strategies aligned with business objectives. Strong knowledge of risk evaluation, pricing, and regulatory compliance is essential for optimizing workflows and enhancing performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting Operations LeadershipRisk Evaluation and PricingRegulatory ComplianceTalent DevelopmentAnalytical Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Underwriting StrategiesRisk SelectionPremium AdequacyLoss Ratio PerformanceUnderwriting GuidelinesPortfolio ManagementOperational Activity AnalysisPerformance ReportingPolicy ModificationsWorkflow Optimization

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementCoaching SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Designation in Underwriting

Industry Keywords

Group HealthMedical Stop LossLevel-Funded PlansRisk ManagementInsurance Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead underwriting team operations, optimize workflows, and maintain high standards for productivity, quality, and service
Develop and implement underwriting strategies aligned with division goals, growth objectives, and financial targets
Evaluate the quality, volume, and performance of underwritten risks and communicate findings through clear, actionable reporting
Balance risk selection, premium adequacy, and loss ratio performance in business decisions
Cultivate strategic relationships with internal partners, customers, brokers, and other external stakeholders
Establish expectations, provide coaching, and develop underwriting talent
Ensure underwriting decisions are documented and comply with applicable state and federal insurance requirements
Lead assessment of renewals and policy modifications to improve performance and mitigate risk
Oversee customer service delivery and implement improvements based on service levels, operational activity, and customer experience
Maintain and enhance underwriting guidelines, rules, rating methodologies, and procedures
Collaborate across functions to improve underwriting processes, portfolio management, and division initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, risk management and insurance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Generally, a minimum of 13 years of underwriting or related experience
At least six years of leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to lead underwriting operations, develop talent, and translate business objectives into effective underwriting strategies
Strong knowledge of risk evaluation, pricing, portfolio performance, and regulatory compliance
Effective analytical, decision-making, communication, and relationship-management skills
Experience in group health, medical stop loss, level-funded plans, or a closely related market is strongly preferred
Completion of, or continued progress toward, a relevant professional designation is preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness plans
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Commuter benefits