Small CL New Business Underwriter

Join to apply for the Small CL New Business Underwriter role at The Hanover Insurance Group

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Small CL New Business Underwriter role at The Hanover Insurance Group

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 Small Commercial Underwriting team is currently seeking a Senior New Business Underwriter to join our team in Indiana.

This is a full time, exempt role. This role is eligible for a fully remote arrangement.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Small Commercial Senior Field Underwriters are responsible for driving the growth of Small CL business by underwriting new business across all lines and sizes of POS and Non-POS accounts. Also responsible for building and maintaining strong agency relationships partnering with Agency staff and SCSMs. The Senior Field UW should work closely with and direct the activities of their UT partner(s) following established workflows

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• 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. The account responsibility falls to the Portfolio underwriter although consultation between Field and Portfolio Underwriter is expected as required. Declination reasons and coverage advantages to Agents to improve hit ratio
• 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

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

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

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Insurance

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Hanover Insurance Group by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Medical insurance

Get notified about new Underwriter jobs in Indiana, United States .

Carmel, IN $72,200.00-$108,400.00 1 week ago

Greater Indianapolis $60,000.00-$165,100.00 1 week ago

Indianapolis, IN $61,000.00-$85,000.00 3 months ago

Indianapolis, IN $72,000.00-$99,000.00 2 weeks ago

Fort Wayne, IN $125,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago

Senior Direct Endorsement Residential Underwriter

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market (Remote or Hybrid)

Indiana, United States $113,525.60-$126,139.55 1 week ago

VP, Commercial Underwriter – Franchise Finance

Evansville, IN $60,000.00-$165,100.00 1 day ago

Commercial Underwriter, Sr (Specialty Healthcare)

Greater Indianapolis $106,100.00-$214,600.00 2 weeks ago

Indianapolis, IN $63,000.00-$87,000.00 3 days ago

Marketing Underwriter, Program Business (Commercial P&C)(Hybrid or Remote)

VP, Commercial Underwriter – Franchise Finance

Construction Surety Underwriter / Financial Analyst

Indianapolis, IN $68,600.00-$113,000.00 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.