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ABAIS ABA Insurance Services, Inc.

Underwriting Trainee

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An Underwriting Assistant assists insurance underwriters with administrative tasks and managing documents for insurance files, applications and claims. Assists with research, customer service, or compiling information for business or regulatory reports.

$69,665 / year median in Ohio

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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 30 specialty and 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. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. ABA Insurance Services Inc., a division of Great American, has been a market-leading provider of professional liability, bond and P&C coverage for financial institutions for over 35 years, as well as EPLI and cyber for small businesses and D&O for nonprofit organizations.​ https://www.abais.com/ ABA Insurance Services is currently seeking an Underwriting Trainee. The position is based out of 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. Essential Job Functions & 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. Job 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.
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ABA Insurance Services 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.