Underwriting Analyst-Mergers & Acquisitions

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​Great American’s Mergers & Acquisitions Liability Division underwrites primary and excess Representations & Warranties (R&W) Insurance, Tax Indemnity Insurance and Tax Credit Insurance. This division handles policies of up to $50 million in limits.

• Assists underwriters on Representation & Warranties deals

• Review non-disclosure agreements, joinders, and non-reliance agreements

• Draft excess policies and provide other support in the policy drafting process

• Gathers information on new and renewal business and change requests to support underwriter decision making.

• Organizes the underwriting information to speed decision making on the part of the underwriter.

• Investigates discrepancies in the information gathered.

• Researches questions from producers and principals as requested by underwriter(s).

• Provides information to Processing that is needed to issue policies and endorsements on a timely basis.

• Inputs submission and policy information into underwriting workstation.

• Process submissions, quotes and binders and respond to broker inquiries on tight deadlines

• Follows up with brokers and underwriters to obtain key underwriting documents needed to issue policies.

• Issues policies on a timely basis.

• Assists in maintenance of electronic files, including policy checklist spreadsheet tracking key policy and underwriting documents.

• Researches questions from brokers and underwriters.

• Reviews complex insurance submissions for mergers & acquisitions transactions and tax risks.

• Prepares a daily summary of new submissions for the underwriters.

• Inputs each submission, and process quotes and binders in the underwriting workstation.

• Assists underwriters with e-filing and other tasks as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate generally preferred.

• Generally, 5+ years of experience of administrative experience with an insurance carrier, agency or broker. Insurance or M&A experience is preferred.

• Must have strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Must have excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

• Work may be required outside of ordinary business hours

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Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.