OPT Commercial Property Casualty Jobs
Commercial Property Casualty roles in underwriting, claims, risk management, and loss control are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with finance, business, or actuarial science backgrounds. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship. Standard OPT lasts 12 months; STEM OPT extension may apply depending on your degree.
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For over 70 years, Glatfelter Insurance Group has believed in doing the right thing for our clients, agents, communities and associates. This founding principle has enabled Glatfelter to grow from the kitchen-table, one-man-operation as it began, to one of the largest managing general agencies in the U.S. with nearly 500 associates across the country, a distribution network of over 4,500 independent brokers and more than 30,000 clients. It is what drives us to innovate—the desire to deliver the best for our clients. Founded as The Glatfelter Agency, which is still in operation, the program basis of Glatfelter Insurance Group, Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS), was founded in 1969. Throughout the years, Glatfelter has expanded to include specialized program business inclusive of public entities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and religious organizations. Glatfelter provides their insureds with comprehensive insurance solutions including property, casualty, life insurance, and more. In 2018, Glatfelter joined American International Group (AIG) and is now part of the AIG family.
About the Position
Glatfelter Insurance Group is seeking a Sr. Property & Casualty Underwriter to join the Glatfelter Public Entities (GPE) team who will independently qualify and price new and renewal business consistent with program underwriting guidelines and pricing directives. This position will also be responsible for servicing accounts in accordance with service standards.
This position is required to be onsite at either our Berwyn, PA or Leader Heights, York, PA office.
Key Responsibilities
- Completes underwriting qualification and pricing of new business and renewal submissions, using discretion and independent judgment to accept, reject or modify submission proposal.
- Requests additional information when needed to qualify submission and communicates acceptance or declination to producer.
- The Senior Underwriter is responsible for producers and/or account relationship building and is the primary point of contact for producers in his/or her assigned region.
- Analyzes and reviews underwriting information including applications, MVR's, loss notifications, loss runs, inspections, financial reports, websites, supplemental applications, budgets, and audits.
- Participates in large account reviews, and prepares underwriting approach to large renewals and new business.
- Handles all business in a proficient, timely manner, and fully adheres to underwriting authority as delegated by GUS management.
- Demonstrates superior working knowledge of program forms and endorsements, including various manuscript forms required on more complex accounts and program rating methodology.
- Follows and meets Glatfelter Underwriting service standards.
- Assists management in the development of new/existing products and programs.
- Responsible for accuracy of final policy product and complies with all quality control and state filing requirements.
- Acts as leader in the development and success of GUS team.
- Assists in staff training and as a mentor to less experienced team members.
- Seeks to enhance skills, knowledge and work abilities of other employees.
- Depending on GUS program, manages and evaluates the performance of Underwriting Assistants on assigned team and conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews.
- Provides instructions to Underwriting Assistants to rate risk according to company guidelines and current market conditions.
- Requests any additional underwriting information required including risk control surveys, insurance to value, driver information and compliance with outstanding recommendations.
- Monitors risk control and claims activities.
- Reviews and takes appropriate action on any transactions which exceed the written underwriting authority of the Underwriting Assistants.
- Refers and suggests action on any unusual exposures to Underwriting Supervisor for approval.
- Refers all accounts exceeding designated authority level to higher level for approval.
- Provides support to sales staff. Attends agent meetings, conventions, trade shows, and visits agents as requested.
- Maintains OnBase files consistent with standard file procedures.
- Evaluates and compares competitor's forms and coverages.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by management.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business or related field preferred. Must attain or be working toward AU, CPCU, ARM designation or comparable higher insurance education.
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Property & Casualty Underwriter. Preferred experience underwriting public entities or educational institutions.
- Must have or attain within three (3) months and maintain a current property-casualty license for state of residence and other licenses as required.
- Has a proven and consistent level of high performance as an underwriter with the ability to underwrite large accounts, including thorough knowledge of all commercial insurance.
- Analytical ability is required to exercise underwriting judgment and make decisions.
- Organizational skills and ability to handle tasks on a priority basis required to maintain consistent high quality and quantity of work.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Effective oral and written communication skills including formal and informal presentation skills.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations.
- Good research skills and detail oriented.
- Proficient in IT tools, and software applications.
Why Choose Glatfelter?
Glatfelter is honored to have been named a Best Place to Work in PA since 2005. We are proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. In addition to 17 paid holidays, (which includes a personal holiday and mental health and wellness day) we provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family, and volunteer needs.
We believe in fostering our associates' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for associates to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible associates to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Glatfelter Insurance Group to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At Glatfelter, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Glatfelter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Who We Are
For over 70 years, Glatfelter Insurance Group has believed in doing the right thing for our clients, agents, communities and associates. This founding principle has enabled Glatfelter to grow from the kitchen-table, one-man-operation as it began, to one of the largest managing general agencies in the U.S. with nearly 500 associates across the country, a distribution network of over 4,500 independent brokers and more than 30,000 clients. It is what drives us to innovate—the desire to deliver the best for our clients. Founded as The Glatfelter Agency, which is still in operation, the program basis of Glatfelter Insurance Group, Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS), was founded in 1969. Throughout the years, Glatfelter has expanded to include specialized program business inclusive of public entities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and religious organizations. Glatfelter provides their insureds with comprehensive insurance solutions including property, casualty, life insurance, and more. In 2018, Glatfelter joined American International Group (AIG) and is now part of the AIG family.
About the Position
Glatfelter Insurance Group is seeking a Sr. Property & Casualty Underwriter to join the Glatfelter Public Entities (GPE) team who will independently qualify and price new and renewal business consistent with program underwriting guidelines and pricing directives. This position will also be responsible for servicing accounts in accordance with service standards.
This position is required to be onsite at either our Berwyn, PA or Leader Heights, York, PA office.
Key Responsibilities
- Completes underwriting qualification and pricing of new business and renewal submissions, using discretion and independent judgment to accept, reject or modify submission proposal.
- Requests additional information when needed to qualify submission and communicates acceptance or declination to producer.
- The Senior Underwriter is responsible for producers and/or account relationship building and is the primary point of contact for producers in his/or her assigned region.
- Analyzes and reviews underwriting information including applications, MVR's, loss notifications, loss runs, inspections, financial reports, websites, supplemental applications, budgets, and audits.
- Participates in large account reviews, and prepares underwriting approach to large renewals and new business.
- Handles all business in a proficient, timely manner, and fully adheres to underwriting authority as delegated by GUS management.
- Demonstrates superior working knowledge of program forms and endorsements, including various manuscript forms required on more complex accounts and program rating methodology.
- Follows and meets Glatfelter Underwriting service standards.
- Assists management in the development of new/existing products and programs.
- Responsible for accuracy of final policy product and complies with all quality control and state filing requirements.
- Acts as leader in the development and success of GUS team.
- Assists in staff training and as a mentor to less experienced team members.
- Seeks to enhance skills, knowledge and work abilities of other employees.
- Depending on GUS program, manages and evaluates the performance of Underwriting Assistants on assigned team and conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews.
- Provides instructions to Underwriting Assistants to rate risk according to company guidelines and current market conditions.
- Requests any additional underwriting information required including risk control surveys, insurance to value, driver information and compliance with outstanding recommendations.
- Monitors risk control and claims activities.
- Reviews and takes appropriate action on any transactions which exceed the written underwriting authority of the Underwriting Assistants.
- Refers and suggests action on any unusual exposures to Underwriting Supervisor for approval.
- Refers all accounts exceeding designated authority level to higher level for approval.
- Provides support to sales staff. Attends agent meetings, conventions, trade shows, and visits agents as requested.
- Maintains OnBase files consistent with standard file procedures.
- Evaluates and compares competitor's forms and coverages.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by management.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business or related field preferred. Must attain or be working toward AU, CPCU, ARM designation or comparable higher insurance education.
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Property & Casualty Underwriter. Preferred experience underwriting public entities or educational institutions.
- Must have or attain within three (3) months and maintain a current property-casualty license for state of residence and other licenses as required.
- Has a proven and consistent level of high performance as an underwriter with the ability to underwrite large accounts, including thorough knowledge of all commercial insurance.
- Analytical ability is required to exercise underwriting judgment and make decisions.
- Organizational skills and ability to handle tasks on a priority basis required to maintain consistent high quality and quantity of work.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Effective oral and written communication skills including formal and informal presentation skills.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations.
- Good research skills and detail oriented.
- Proficient in IT tools, and software applications.
Why Choose Glatfelter?
Glatfelter is honored to have been named a Best Place to Work in PA since 2005. We are proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. In addition to 17 paid holidays, (which includes a personal holiday and mental health and wellness day) we provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family, and volunteer needs.
We believe in fostering our associates' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for associates to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible associates to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Glatfelter Insurance Group to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At Glatfelter, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Glatfelter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Commercial Property Casualty
Target regional and national carriers, not just brokers
Large carriers like Travelers, Chubb, and Hartford have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. Regional carriers often sponsor too but less consistently. Focus on companies with dedicated early-career underwriting or claims analyst programs.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
H-1B sponsorship requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. A finance, actuarial science, or risk management degree paired with an underwriting or loss control analyst title strengthens that argument considerably when your employer files.
Pursue the CPCU or AINS designation early
The Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation signals long-term commitment to the field. Even beginning coursework during OPT demonstrates professional intent to employers evaluating whether sponsoring you for H-1B is worth the investment.
Ask explicitly about sponsorship before accepting offers
Not every insurance employer sponsors H-1B visas. Ask during the offer stage, not after. Frame it professionally: confirm they have sponsored candidates before and understand the OPT-to-H-1B timeline, including the April lottery window.
Understand the STEM OPT extension eligibility for your degree
Actuarial science, applied mathematics, and some quantitative finance degrees qualify for STEM OPT extension, adding 24 months. A risk management or general business degree may not. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Build expertise in commercial lines before your OPT expires
Underwriters and claims professionals with documented commercial lines exposure, such as GL, workers compensation, or commercial auto, are easier for employers to justify sponsoring. Specialization makes the sponsorship conversation more straightforward than being a generalist.
Commercial Property Casualty OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Commercial Property Casualty jobs typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, most Commercial Property Casualty roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a relevant bachelor's degree in finance, actuarial science, risk management, or business. Underwriting analyst, claims analyst, and loss control consultant titles have strong track records with USCIS. Employers in this space, particularly large national carriers, routinely sponsor H-1B petitions for these roles.
Can I work in Commercial Property Casualty on F-1 OPT without a STEM degree?
Yes. Standard 12-month OPT is available regardless of your major. A finance, business, or risk management degree supports most underwriting and claims roles. If your degree is not STEM-designated, you'll have 12 months of OPT work authorization, so prioritizing employers willing to sponsor H-1B quickly is important for staying on track.
Where can I find Commercial Property Casualty employers that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, so filtering for Commercial Property Casualty roles there surfaces employers with sponsorship history. Searching broadly on general job boards often returns roles where the employer has never sponsored a work visa, which wastes time during a window when every month matters.
What does the H-1B timeline look like if I start a Commercial P&C job on OPT?
Your employer must file an H-1B registration in early April, approximately six months before the October 1 start date. If selected in the lottery, they then file the full petition. If you start your OPT job in time, you can request cap-gap protection, which extends your work authorization automatically while the petition is pending after your OPT expires.
Are actuarial or quantitative roles in Commercial Property Casualty easier to get sponsored?
Generally yes. Actuarial analyst and pricing analyst roles in commercial lines carry strong specialty occupation arguments because the degree-to-job connection is direct and well-documented. USCIS has a long history of approving H-1B petitions for actuarial positions. Employers in these roles also tend to be larger carriers with existing immigration infrastructure, which makes the process smoother.