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Specialty Alternative Markets - E&S - Underwriter Specialty
Location
United States
Posted
18 days ago
Salary
$67K - $85K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Specialty Alternative Markets - E&S - Underwriter Specialty
The Hanover Insurance Group
Role Description Hanover Retail E&S is seeking to add an Excess and Surplus Lines (E&S) Underwriter Specialty to its growing Team. This position will be responsible for a renewal book of business consisting of: - Mono-line commercial general liability - Commercial property - Package - Supported excess liability risks The role requires strong communication, negotiation, relationship development, and analytical skills to transact business within the fast-paced E&S environment. This position works in a team environment and will collaborate to underwrite and service accounts for our appointed retail trading partners. Business development activities include: - Close collaboration with other internal business units - Developing agency relationships - Executing on sales and marketing activities This is a full-time, exempt role. Responsibilities - Analyze, evaluate, accept, rate, quote, and bind renewal E&S 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 retail trading partner firms. - Facilitate cross-sell opportunities within The Hanover enterprise. - Exhibit thorough working knowledge of sound underwriting principles, policies, procedures, and controls. - Keep current on issues affecting the E&S lines of business, competitors, and the overall marketplace. - Coach and mentor other team members as needed. - Provide a high level of customer service by timely response to retail agents' requests and deadlines. - Create, drive, and execute on strategies for renewal accounts. - Know The Hanover’s value proposition to best position for success. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. - A minimum of 2 – 5 years of commercial E&S insurance experience required. - 2 - 5+ years’ experience driving agency relationships resulting in profitable new and renewal business. - Excellent organizational, desk management, and prioritization skills. - Must be positive, self-motivated, and possess strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. - Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Solution-oriented team player with strong relationship management skills. - Must be customer-focused. - Proficient in Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, and Outlook. - ASLI, CPCU, ARM, or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required. Career Development It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching, and our robust learning and development programs. 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)
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