OPT Property Casualty Insurance Jobs
Property casualty insurance roles in underwriting, claims, and risk analysis regularly sponsor F-1 OPT students, particularly those with finance, actuarial science, or business degrees. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under STEM OPT extension criteria, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build your career in the U.S. insurance industry.
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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 Property Casualty Insurance
Target carriers over brokers first
Large insurance carriers like national and regional insurers have established HR processes for OPT students and file H-1B visa petitions annually. Brokerages vary widely. Starting with carriers gives you a more predictable sponsorship path after your OPT period ends.
Pursue actuarial or underwriting designations
Credentials like the Associate in Commercial Underwriting or early actuarial exams signal to employers that you're investing in a long-term insurance career. That commitment makes sponsoring your H-1B feel lower-risk and easier to justify internally to hiring managers.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Many property casualty roles in data analytics, actuarial science, and risk modeling fall under STEM-eligible CIP codes. Verify your degree program qualifies before accepting an offer, so you can maximize your 36-month authorization window rather than the standard 12.
File your OPT EAD application early
USCIS can take 90 days or more to process EAD applications. Submit up to 90 days before your program end date. A delayed EAD can push back your start date, which complicates onboarding and creates unnecessary friction with an otherwise willing employer.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before final interviews
Raise visa sponsorship directly during the late interview stage, not in the first call. Frame it as confirming their process: most large carriers have done this before. Waiting until an offer is extended often wastes time if sponsorship was never possible.
Understand the E-Verify requirement for STEM OPT
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm this before signing your offer letter. Most national insurers and financial services firms already participate, but smaller regional agencies may not, which would limit you to 12 months of authorization.
Property Casualty Insurance OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do property casualty insurance companies sponsor F-1 OPT students?
Many do, particularly large carriers and reinsurers that hire regularly for underwriting, claims analysis, and actuarial roles. These companies have existing HR infrastructure for sponsoring H-1B visas and are familiar with OPT work authorization. You can browse property casualty insurance employers that sponsor OPT students directly on Migrate Mate.
Does a property casualty insurance role qualify as a STEM occupation for OPT extension purposes?
It depends on your specific degree and the role's responsibilities. Actuarial analyst, data analyst, and risk modeling positions often qualify when tied to STEM-eligible CIP codes in mathematics, statistics, or computer science. General underwriting or claims roles tied to a business degree may qualify for only 12 months of standard OPT, not the 36-month STEM extension.
What degrees do property casualty insurance employers look for in OPT candidates?
Actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, and risk management are the most sought-after backgrounds. Data analytics and computer science degrees are increasingly valued as carriers invest in predictive modeling and insurtech. Business administration degrees can qualify for underwriting and claims roles, though they may not support a STEM OPT extension.
Can I work for an independent insurance agency on OPT?
Yes, but smaller independent agencies are less likely to be enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for STEM OPT. They also sponsor H-1B petitions far less frequently than national carriers. If you plan to pursue a STEM OPT extension or need H-1B sponsorship after OPT, a national carrier or large specialty insurer is a safer target.
How early should I start applying for property casualty insurance jobs as an OPT student?
Start at least three to four months before your program ends. You can apply for OPT up to 90 days before your graduation date, and USCIS processing adds another 60 to 90 days for EAD approval. Beginning your job search early gives you time to secure an offer and have your EAD in hand before your intended start date.