Commercial Lines Middle Market Underwriter/Sr. – NH - Hybrid

Arbella 56 Group; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company nurse

Tuition assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion Council

Mentorship programs

Professional development training

Job summary

Arbella is seeking a Commercial Lines Middle Market Underwriter/Sr. in New Hampshire (Bedford) with a hybrid work model. You will evaluate new and renewal business, collaborate with agents, and help grow profitability in the NH territory.

The role requires 2+ years of underwriting experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication and negotiation skills. Arbella emphasizes training, development, and community involvement with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related underwriting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Insurance education/designations preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates new and renewal business and makes profitable risk judgments within authority.
• Review and accurately process endorsement requests.
• Maintain underwriting documentation to meet guidelines and authority.
• Manage a book of business in the NH territory and provide excellent service to agents.
• Communicate company appetite, products, and guidelines to agents.
• Build and develop agency relationships with visits (in-person and virtual).
• Collaborate with Marketing to manage the assigned underwriting territory.
• Stay current on market conditions and industry trends; pursue professional development.

Skills

Underwriting

Agency relationships

Risk evaluation

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

## Commercial Lines Middle Market Underwriter/Sr. – NH - HybridApplylocations: 2 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 106, Bedford, NH, 03110time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R01726At Arbella, we’re focused on people. We work hard to attract and retain the best. That means providing a great work environment, encouraging work/life balance, offering flexible work arrangements, and competitive salaries and benefits packages. We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow so that we, too, can grow as a company. Other perks include: • Company nurse, nutritional counseling, and mental health resources • Tuition assistance programs • Opportunities to get involved: Arbella Activities Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and more • A company committed to community: volunteer opportunities, employee- led community efforts, and the Arbella Insurance Foundation • Robust training, mentorship, and professional/personal development programs • Colleagues who genuinely care about each other Arbella is committed to building a workplace that’s diverse, inclusive, and equitable for everyone. We’ve created a culture that supports a diverse workplace where all are valued for their talents and are empowered to reach their full potential. It’s no wonder our employees have voted Arbella one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” every year since 2009! The primary function of this role is to drive profitable growth, strengthen agency relationships, and successfully manage a book of business in our New Hampshire territory. The position is responsible for evaluating new and renewal business in accordance with the company's underwriting practices. Candidate will be hired at the appropriate level based on experience**Key Responsibilities:*** Evaluates new and renewal business. Makes profitable individual risk selection/judgments/recommendations within authority, based on Arbella’s underwriting philosophies and guidelines.* Ability to review and accurately process endorsement requests* Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and information to meet underwriting guidelines and authority* Effectively manage a book of business within the underwriting territory to provide excellent service to our agents, and meet company financial objectives* Provides timely, courteous and efficient service regarding underwriting and related matters to internal and external stakeholders.* Ability to effectively communicate the company appetite, products, and guidelines to our agents* Build and develop agency relationships with visits (in-person and virtual). Leverage agency relationships to help with company growth and retention initiatives.* Collaborate with Marketing to help manage the assigned underwriting territory* Through ongoing education and training, maintain current skills and increase professional development of underwriting skills and additional lines of business. Staying current on market conditions and industry trends is critical.* Ability to work independently in identifying risk/exposure, negotiating pricing, and understanding coverage**Key Requirements:*** 2+ years related experience* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience* Insurance education/designations preferred* Strong understanding of insurance industry practices, underwriting principles, and risk evaluation across complex accounts* Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills* Strong relationship building and negotiation skills* Ability to work within our New Hampshire office and travel to agentsOur current reasonable and good faith estimate of the annual salary wage range for this position is approximately $70,000 to $80,000 CL Underwriter and $80,000 to $100,000 Sr. CL Underwriter based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, educational background and certifications, performance and qualifications, market demand for the role and other organizational needs.Please note: The advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.