Great American Insurance Group

AVP of Underwriting- Fidelity and Crime

New York, NY (USA) · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$20kDetected 7 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementForecastingLeadershipCommunicationMentoringUnderwritingProperty & Casualty

About the role

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.

Lead and develop an experienced underwriting team, fostering accountability, engagement, and continued strong performance.
Drive underwriting strategy for a large, established Fidelity/ Crime profit center, ensuring disciplined risk selection and profitability.
Build and deepen broker and client relationships, with a strong focus on identifying opportunities.
Collaborate with divisional colleagues and peers across other divisions to support cross‑sell opportunities and coordinated client and broker strategies.
Lead planning, forecasting, and reporting for the territory; communicate results and insights to divisional leadership.
Collaborate cross-functionally with claims and other internal partners to support underwriting decisions and customer experience.
Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on‑site three days a week, with the flexibility to work 2 days remotely.

Proven track record of portfolio management, including profitability, growth planning, and performance analytics/reporting.
Established broker relationships and demonstrated ability to originate and expand business through market connections.
Strong strategic, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels.
however, candidates with substantial experience in Financial Institutions or closely related specialty P&C lines are strongly encouraged to apply.
Generally, 7+ years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated success of building, coaching, and managing high-performing teams.
Strong technical underwriting capability with experience handling complex accounts and larger risks.
Ability to work hybrid in NYC and travel locally/occasionally for divisional needs.
Business Unit:
Fidelity / Crime
Salary Range:
$210,000.00 -$255,000.00
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.

$210,000.00 -$255,000.00
Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
Drive premium and profitable growth in alignment with annual plan, leveraging market insights and targeted broker engagement.
Develop and execute annual plan, aligning strategic priorities with financial discipline.

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.
Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results.
With deep underwriting and claims expertise, the division delivers customized coverage solutions to a diverse portfolio of public and private companies, financial institutions, and government entities.
In addition to Crime, the division specializes in Kidnap & Ransom (K&R) and Fine Art coverage.
Great American's culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships.

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Underwriting to lead one of our largest profit centers and sustain the strong momentum of a highly tenured, high-performing team.

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