Description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. 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. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

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.

Republic Indemnity

Our Vision: Clear Paths to Success

At Republic, we believe in creating clear pathways for everyone - whether it's a broker, policyholder, injured worker, or colleague. We're committed to helping people reach their goals and achieve success. If you share this vision, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us: the role of Production Underwriting Trainee.

This position requires a hybrid schedule, working 3 days a week preferably in our San Francisco office, or possibly in our Woodland Hills office with expectation of travel in your related territory.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Learns to evaluate and underwrite new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Learns to analyze risk information to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Participates in collaborating with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
• Assists with ordering additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions.
• Learns how to document underwriting decisions in compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
• Assists with evaluating existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
• Participates in communicating underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
• Develops knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
• Develops effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers in order to attract and retain profitable business.
• Learns to interpret, explain, and market products and services.
• Learns to develop marketing strategies to promote the Company's products to brokers and agents.
• Develops knowledge of market trends and competition to assist with identifying 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.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Generally, a minimum of 1-2 years of insurance with California Workers' Compensation.
• Scope of Job/Qualifications: Typically participates in a formal training program for 6 months to a year. Performs work under close supervision and technical direction. Works on assignments of low to moderate technical and logistical complexity. Demonstrates basic analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities. Develops and maintains knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Develops strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.

Company:
RICA Republic Indemnity Company of America

Salary Range:
$32.37 -$43.79

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.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers .

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
Requisition #: R8836

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