Environmental Team Welcomes Bjorn Gundersen

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Great American Insurance Group’s Environmental Division welcomes Bjorn Gundersen to its Executive Underwriting department as an Associate Underwriter. In his new role, Bjorn will focus on relationship development and identifying broker needs to craft policies that will manage potential environmental risks. His own experiences in maintaining a consumer-centric business strategy will enable the team to develop the best possible policies for clients.

Bjorn obtained his Associate of Science in business administration from Rowan College at Gloucester County. He then went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in business studies from Stockton University, specializing in finance. Throughout his studies at Stockton, Bjorn worked for one of the largest retail chains in the United States, where he held various positions of increasing responsibility. Beginning his career as a specialty departments team lead, he focused on driving sales across departments and maintaining merchandise security. From Bjorn’s efforts to maintain precise inventory levels, his store’s electronics department saw an 83 percent decrease in shrinkage.

Prior to joining Great American, Bjorn most recently served as a service and engagement lead, developing customer relationships through accurate and efficient practices. His commitment to consistent service led to the highest guest net promoter score in his store’s history, a 94 percent grade for overall customer satisfaction. Bjorn will leverage these customer experiences in his work as an underwriter to assist in developing industry-leading environmental solutions.

“The environmental insurance field is an ever-evolving industry with flourishing business opportunities,” Bjorn said. “Even more, Great American is a company known for its stability and longevity.”

Bjorn, along with the team of experts at Great American Environmental, can assist in uncovering the hidden risks in your clients’ operations and develop a custom program to help protect them. The Division offers a complete portfolio of environmental insurance products, including contractor’s and fixed premises pollution liability insurance that work across the U.S., U.S. territories, Canada and other select countries.

Welcome, Bjorn! We look forward to seeing you thrive in your role!

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