Assistant Vice President, Underwriter Commercial Auto

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President, Commercial Auto Underwriting to lead profitability and direction for the Commercial Auto portfolio.

This enterprise leadership role partners with Underwriting, Product, Actuarial, Claims, Distribution, and Operations to drive profitable growth and strengthen market position. The role is Full-time with hybrid or remote options, requiring strategic oversight, execution of portfolio strategies, and collaboration

Qualifications

• 10+ years of insurance experience with Commercial Auto underwriting.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial Auto pricing, portfolio management, and profitability drivers.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategies that drive results.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated success leading through influence across a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Commercial Auto underwriting and portfolio strategies for profitable growth.
• Manage portfolio performance including growth, retention, pricing, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Product, Actuarial, and Analytics to enhance underwriting tools and pricing models.
• Oversee underwriting guidelines, risk selection, and governance practices.
• Provide insights on market trends, emerging risks, and portfolio opportunities to senior leaders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and drive enterprise-wide change.
• Represent The Hanover in industry forums and professional organizations.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Portfolio management

Analytical skills

Communication

Influence

Education

CPCU

ARM

AU

MBA

Job description

The Corporate Underwriting department is seeking an experienced and strategic and collaborative Assistant Vice President, Commercial Auto Underwriting to join our growing team.

Position summary:

The Assistant Vice President, Commercial Auto Underwriting to lead the performance, profitability, and direction of our Commercial Auto portfolio. In this enterprise leadership role, you will partner with leaders across Underwriting, Product, Actuarial, Claims, Distribution, and Operations to drive profitable growth, enhance underwriting performance, and strengthen our competitive position in the marketplace.

This is a Full-time, Exempt role. This position is hybrid or remote.

What You'll Do

• Lead Commercial Auto underwriting and portfolio strategies that support profitable growth.
• Manage portfolio performance, including growth, retention, pricing, and profitability.
• Partner with Product, Actuarial, and Analytics teams to enhance underwriting tools, pricing models, and product offerings.
• Provide oversight of underwriting guidelines, risk selection, and governance practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insights on market trends, emerging risks, and portfolio opportunities.
• Influence enterprise initiatives and collaborate across a highly matrixed organization.
• Represent The Hanover in industry forums and professional organizations.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of insurance experience with significant Commercial Auto underwriting expertise.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial Auto products, pricing, portfolio management, and profitability drivers.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategies that drive business results.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated success leading through influence across a complex organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPCU, ARM, AU, MBA, or similar professional designation.
• Experience leading Commercial Auto underwriting, product, or portfolio management initiatives.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and driving enterprise-wide change.