Hybrid Middle-Market Underwriter – Commercial Lines

Merchants; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

2 days in office per week

Competitive pay scale

Generous paid time off

Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision,

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Equity component

Outstanding company bonus program

Job summary

Merchants Insurance Group is seeking a Middle Market Underwriter in Bedford, New Hampshire, with a hybrid work schedule and 2 in-office days per week. The role supports the Commercial Lines Underwriting team, collaborating with agency partners to deliver professional service that drives profitable growth.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of property & casualty commercial lines underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and internal systems.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of property casualty commercial lines underwriting experience.
• CPCU is a plus.
• Experience with agency relationships in MA, NH or VT is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal company systems (WINS, ImageRight).

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal commercial accounts between $25,000 - $250,000 in premium, or as assigned by the Regional Supervisor or Manager.
• Cultivate solid relationships with Agency partners through in-person and virtual meetings.
• Work with the underwriting assistant to ensure adherence to corporate underwriting policy and service standards.
• Review accounts beyond individual authority with the Regional Underwriting Manager or Supervisor and recommend a course of action.
• Achieve commercial lines regional production goals and loss ratio objectives for the assigned territory.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree or equivalent

CPCU

Tools

WINS

ImageRight

Job description

Merchants Insurance Group is seeking a Middle Market Underwriter in Bedford, New Hampshire, with a hybrid work schedule and 2 in-office days per week. The role supports the Commercial Lines Underwriting team, collaborating with agency partners to deliver professional service that drives profitable growth.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of property & casualty commercial lines underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and internal systems.