Job Description

Build Relationships. Drive Growth. Make an Impact.

Small Business Underwriter

Knoxville, TN | Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home.)

Are you an underwriting professional who enjoys building relationships, evaluating risk, and helping businesses succeed? Great West Casualty Company is seeking a Small Business Underwriter to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this role, you'll manage a profitable book of business focused on small trucking accounts, primarily fleets with 2-4 power units, while partnering with agents to support growth and deliver outstanding customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company recognized as a leader in trucking insurance and continue building your underwriting career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

What You'll Do

Underwrite and Grow a Profitable Book of Business

• Evaluate new and renewal business submissions to determine acceptability of risk.
• Analyze underwriting information, loss history, and operational details to make sound underwriting decisions.
• Develop competitive coverage solutions and pricing recommendations.
• Manage renewals in accordance with underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives.
• Monitor account performance and make appropriate underwriting recommendations based on risk characteristics and results.

Build Strong Agency Relationships

• Serve as a trusted partner to independent agents by providing responsive service and underwriting expertise.
• Communicate coverage decisions, quote status, rate development rationale, and underwriting requirements.
• Collaborate with agents to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
• Travel periodically to strengthen agency and customer relationships.

Deliver Exceptional Service

• Partner with insureds, agents, and internal business partners to resolve questions and issues.
• Ensure policies, documentation, and underwriting files are completed accurately and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Complete administrative responsibilities and reports in a timely manner.
• Represent Great West Casualty Company professionally at agency meetings, industry events, and customer functions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with agents, customers, and internal partners.
• Strong negotiation skills and sound business judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and insurance technology systems.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to obtain a Property & Casualty license and pursue ongoing professional development.

Why Join Great West?

At Great West Casualty Company, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a career with opportunities to grow, develop your expertise, and make a meaningful impact.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Annual incentive opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• A collaborative culture focused on employee success and advancement

Who We Are

For more than 65 years, Great West, an Old Republic Company has specialized exclusively in trucking insurance. Our success is built on strong relationships, industry expertise, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our agents and policyholders. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented professionals who are ready to help drive our success.

Join Great West and help small trucking businesses keep America moving while building a rewarding underwriting career of your own.