Executive Underwriter, Inland Marine

The Hanover Insurance Group; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Executive Underwriter to join their Inland Marine Underwriting team. This role, which offers both remote and hybrid options, focuses on underwriting excellence and driving financial growth. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Inland Marine underwriting and will work closely with leadership to enhance portfolio quality and develop new business opportunities. This position promises a supportive environment for your career development, with robust learning programs and personalized coaching to help you thrive in your role.

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

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Inland Marine/Specialty underwriting required.
• Strong proficiency in underwriting and book management.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business while achieving financial targets.
• Collaborate with junior underwriters and manage portfolio effectively.

Skills

Inland Marine Underwriting

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Business Development

Portfolio Management

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Designations

Job description

Executive Underwriter, Inland Marine

Locations: Bloomington, MN, USA ● Boise, ID, USA ● Des Moines, IA, USA ● Idaho, USA ● Indianapolis, IN, USA ● Iowa, USA ● Kansas City, MO, USA ● Omaha, NE, USA ● Oregon, USA ● Overland Park, KS, USA ● Phoenix, AZ, USA ● Portland, OR, USA ● Salt Lake City, UT, USA ● Twin Cities, MN, USA ● Utah, USA

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, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

Our Inland Marine Underwriting team is seeking a sales-minded, collaborative, and dynamic Executive Underwriter to join our high performing team in the West. This is a remote or hybrid opportunity. This is a full time, exempt role.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role operates as the most experienced underwriter position, focusing on production goals or supporting territories in driving underwriting excellence. It typically holds the highest level of underwriting authority and works closely with leadership to drive underwriting and portfolio quality, sales and operations excellence, talent development, strategy development and execution.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Underwrite new business, renewal business, and endorsement referrals.
• Achieve financial targets for overall growth and profitability.
• Drive execution of plans to achieve results.
• Collaborate with and provide oversight to junior underwriting staff on portfolio management and strategic underwriting decisions.
• Assure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Develop new business opportunities with new and existing agents.
• Provide input and assist in broader strategy formulation.

Business Development:

• Identify and drive enhanced business opportunities.
• Utilize our value proposition to enhance agency economics.
• Prioritize and drive effective relationship management.
• Engage at the customer level for complex accounts.
• Implement territory business plans and monitor performance.
• Coach field underwriters on top selling techniques.

Portfolio Management:

• Manage portfolio for assigned territory.
• Analyze industry financial performance.
• Gather critical local intelligence for product and service improvements.
• Proactively respond to regulatory and legal environments.
• Monitor underwriting results and recommend actions.

Underwriting Development and Support:

• Review key metrics and uncover trends for new business opportunities.
• Prepare or analyze information on adverse underwriting decisions.
• Understand the relationship between changes in business strategies and financial results.
• Keep current on state/territory issues, regulations, and trends.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• Bachelor’s degree required; professional designations preferred.
• 10+ years’ proven Inland Marine/Specialty underwriting experience.
• Strong proficiency in underwriting, book management, marketing, and product development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels.
• High degree of business, insurance and marketplace knowledge.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

It’s not just a job, it’s a career. We support you every step of the way 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

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants.

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Other details:

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