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Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Ocean Marine Underwriting
full-time•Bountiful, North Carolina, Florida, Lake Mary, South Carolina, Georgia•$160k - $275k
About this role
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.
Great American has insured ocean-related businesses since 1962, offering a broad range of Ocean Marine insurance solutions tailored to businesses from small marinas to oceangoing cargo ships. Through its specialized Ocean Marine Division, the company delivers distinctive coverage options, including Vessel Pollution Liability and coverage for marina operators, boat dealers, and logistics-related businesses.
http://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/ocean-marine
The Ocean Marine Division is currently searching for a Divisional Assistant Vice President or Vice President of Underwriting to manage our Southeast underwriting team. This individual may work hybrid out of the Lake Mary, FL office or fully remote from the Southeast region.
Responsibilities:
Provides leadership, coaching and direction to the Southeast underwriting team to ensure growth and profitability.
Identifies opportunities to develop new business.
Ensures the Ocean Marine book of business meets budget and performance targets.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with brokers and agents by providing excellent customer service in order to attract and retain profitable business.
Has accountability for the risk selection / rejection, pricing, retention, growth and profitability (within scope of authority and per divisional objectives).
Oversees receipt and analysis of submissions and decisions of what terms to offer (policy limits, deductibles, coverage options and conditions, etc.).
Works with other functional units within the division and contributes as a member of the division leadership team.
Ensures the appropriate utilization of underwriting and desktop systems.
Assesses risk quality and compliance within company guidelines and may initiate appropriate loss prevention actions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Generally, 10+ years of experience in underwriting ocean marine related risks
Previous management experience is strongly preferred
Strong agent and broker relationships
Must have strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as the ability to multi-task
Ability to travel up to 20%, including overnight
Business Unit:
Ocean Marine
Salary Range:
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.
What you'll do
- The individual will provide leadership and direction to the Southeast underwriting team, ensuring growth and profitability while developing strong relationships with brokers and agents. They will also oversee risk selection, pricing, and compliance within company guidelines.
About Great American Insurance Group
For more than 150 years, customers have trusted us to protect what matters most to them.
Great American Insurance Group’s roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Our innovative and specialized insurance solutions are designed to serve niche marketplaces that we know well. With our deep expertise and financial strength, we have laid a foundation of success that has stood the test of time.
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged in property and casualty insurance. With more than 30 specialty property and casualty insurance businesses, we’re well-positioned to offer tailored insurance solutions to meet businesses’ unique needs.
Great American Insurance Company has received an "A" (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for 115 years (most recent rating evaluation of "A+" (Superior) affirmed December 11, 2025).
The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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What does Great American Insurance Group pay for a Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Ocean Marine Underwriting?
Great American Insurance Group offers a competitive compensation package for the Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Ocean Marine Underwriting role. The salary range is USD 160k - 275k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Ocean Marine Underwriting do at Great American Insurance Group?
As a Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Ocean Marine Underwriting at Great American Insurance Group, you will: the individual will provide leadership and direction to the Southeast underwriting team, ensuring growth and profitability while developing strong relationships with brokers and agents. They will also oversee risk selection, pricing, and compliance within company guidelines..
Is the Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Ocean Marine Underwriting position at Great American Insurance Group remote?
The Assistant Vice President/Vice President - Ocean Marine Underwriting position at Great American Insurance Group is based in Bountiful, Utah, United States and North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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