Small CL Senior Field Underwriter

The Hanover Insurance Group • Worcester, MA

4d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Hanover's Small Commercial Underwriting team is seeking a Senior Underwriter to drive the growth of Small CL business. This role is responsible for underwriting new business across all lines and sizes of POS and Non-POS accounts. Additionally, the Senior Field Underwriter will build and maintain strong agency relationships, partner with Agency staff and SCSMs, and direct the activities of their UT partner(s) following established workflows. This is a full-time, exempt role eligible for a fully remote arrangement.

Requirements

• Strong underwriting skill and coverage knowledge; ability to make underwriting decisions on POS and CPP accounts up to $50,000 premium size.
• Sales orientation: able to solicit, qualify, negotiate and close accounts in a manner that promotes deeper partnership with Agents.
• Demonstrated commitment to service and partners; high level of responsiveness UTs SCSMs and renewal UWs demonstrating strong relationship building
• Knowledge of competition and current marketplace; apply to all aspects of performing the role responsiveness and willingness to bring appropriate level of understanding to each opportunity ranging from exception to only underwriting on the small BOP to more thorough review on the larger or more complex accounts.

Nice To Haves

• New Business Production (approx. $2 Million annually)
• Quality of audits/file reviews and achievement of mix goals aligned with workflows

Responsibilities

• Categorize and direct UT on next steps to be taken based on assessment and categorization
• Document underwriting decisions within standards and expectations in Underwriting systems
• Communicate coverages including coverage advantages to highlight in the quoting process, account rounding opportunity, and identify cross-sell opportunity for Specialty businesses on accounts being quoted.
• Communicate proactively with Agents to convey a sense of ownership and service during all interactions
• Instill confidence with agents in their decision to place new business with The Hanover mainly SCSMs UTs and Renewal UW colleagues to communicate difficult messages most effectively with Agent partners and on overall agency management

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed