Senior Equine Mortality Underwriter — Growth & Leadership

Hannover Digital Investments; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Medical

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Telemedicine

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dental

Vision

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Group and Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Transit and Parking benefits

Job summary

HDI Global Insurance Company, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Equine Senior Mortality Underwriter to manage a profitable equine mortality portfolio and deliver exceptional service. The role blends technical underwriting with agency development and strategic initiatives in a global insurance framework.

The ideal candidate brings strong equine knowledge, independent risk assessment, and leadership to mentor junior staff, while collaborating across claims, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Agriculture, Animal Science, Equine Studies, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of equine mortality underwriting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of equine mortality insurance products, underwriting principles, policy forms, exclusions, and risk assessment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex equine risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Experience managing agency relationships and a book of business with profitability and growth objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage new and renewal equine mortality business per guidelines and profitability objectives.
• Evaluate mortality exposures and risk characteristics such as horse use, discipline, value, and health history.
• Analyze applications, veterinary certificates, loss history, and financial information for decisions.
• Determine appropriate terms, conditions, exclusions, deductibles, and pricing.
• Maintain profitability through portfolio management, risk selection, and retention strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agents, insureds, veterinarians, and partners.
• Collaborate with claims, compliance, accounting, and operations teams for a seamless experience.
• Assist in developing underwriting guidelines, procedures, and training materials.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity.
• Provide mentorship to junior underwriting staff.
• Participate in agency visits, horse shows, and industry events as needed.
• Contribute to departmental projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Underwriting judgment

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

HDI Global Insurance Company, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Equine Senior Mortality Underwriter to manage a profitable equine mortality portfolio and deliver exceptional service. The role blends technical underwriting with agency development and strategic initiatives in a global insurance framework.

The ideal candidate brings strong equine knowledge, independent risk assessment, and leadership to mentor junior staff, while collaborating across claims, compliance, and