What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Commercial Sr Field Underwriter position at The Hanover Insurance Group?
Our Small Commercial Underwriting team is currently seeking a Sr. Field Underwriter to join our new business team in Connecticut.
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
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
Ideally 3 years in the SC Underwriting capacity
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
Salary : $50,000
