Marine Underwriter

Hanover Insurance Group•Indianapolis, IN

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Inland Marine team is seeking an Underwriter to join our growing team in the Indianapolis, IN area. This is a full time, exempt role. This is a hybrid opportunity. POSITION OVERVIEW:This role is the first formal underwriting level within Inland Marine underwriting. With significant oversight and guidance, and within limited UW authority, responsible for applying underwriting concepts to evaluate and bind new and/or renewal accounts. With support from local team, partners with agencies to produce profitable business focusing on quality production, balancing rate and retention dynamics, and achieving service and quality standards. Demonstrates an emerging understanding of Hanover’s strategies and appetites. Manages assigned book of business, generally with low to moderate technical complexity and coordination. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: Identify sources of information and resources to understand and stay informed on trends and practices within and outside of the industry. Develop understanding and applies sensible judgment on when to garner additional expertise or support in decision making. Demonstrate ability to make sound underwriting decisions based on available information, utilization of resources, and review with others. Understand and can articulate business line and Specialty business strategy and executes in accordance. Develop and strengthen agency relationships and core sales capabilities through application of learned sales techniques while developing an understanding of proper portfolio management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience, insurance background needed
1-3 years of Inland Marine underwriting experience.
Exceptional communication skills - anticipates audience needs when communicating, actively seeks to understand when there is lack of clarity, able to clearly articulate and express points of view and perspectives both verbally and in writing.
Strong judgement and decision-making skills.
Strong teamwork and collaborative mindset.
Applies understanding of business workflows and processes to determine focus and urgency needed.
Understands and applies best practices and performance standards to work product.