Excess & Surplus Sr. Underwriting Specialist

Hanover Insurance Group • Phoenix, AZ

263d • Remote

About The Position

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture. Our Specialty, Excess & Surplus team is seeking a strategic, sales-minded, and dynamic Senior Underwriting Specialist - Merit Specialty Property (Wholesale) to join our established and high-performing team. This role will ideally be based in either Richmond, VA or Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate must have the ability to travel for meetings and client visits as needed. Other locations will be considered, but candidates must have the ability to travel to a Hanover office as needed. This is a full-time, exempt role. The Hanover is a diverse and inclusive organization focused on hiring the best talent and we encourage all qualified professionals to apply. We believe that an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace make us a better organization and creates a stronger community. At the Hanover we also understand that life and the workplace have changed so we are reimagining the workplace and provide flexible work arrangements. This role may be hybrid or fully remote for the right professional. The actual job title and level may be flexible dependent on candidate qualifications and experience (Executive Underwriter).

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years, but ideally more than 7 years, of commercial property underwriting experience required.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must be positive, self-motivated, and possess strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Possess strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solution oriented team player with a strong relationship management skill set working with both internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Must be customer focused.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

• ASLI, CPCU, ARM or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, decline, accept, rate, quote and bind new and renewal E&S property business according to underwriting authority granted by the Company.
• Review mid-term endorsement requests and loss control reports.
• Drive production and marketing activities to achieve individual goals while maintaining underwriting integrity and overall profitability.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with appointed wholesale trading partner firms and brokers to generate a strong flow of quality new business opportunities.
• Exhibit working knowledge of sound underwriting principles, policies, procedures, and controls.
• Keep current on issues affecting the property lines of business, as well as competitors and overall marketplace intelligence.
• Provide a high level of customer service by timely response to wholesale broker requests and deadlines.
• Create, drive, and execute on strategies for new and/or renewal accounts.
• Ability to sell the Merit Specialty value proposition to wholesale trading partners.
• Further the Merit Specialty brand by attending and representing Merit Specialty at Industry sponsored events and/or conferences.
• Collaborate with other team members, as well as support and contribute to the development of more junior underwriters.
• Assure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements and ensure the integrity of underwriting discipline by identifying underwriting issues.
• Provide input and assist in broader strategy formulation with primary focus on execution of strategies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree