Small Commercial Renewal Underwriter — Hybrid

Merchants; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus program

401(k) employer match

Equipment and wellness programs

Job summary

Merchants Insurance Group is seeking a Small Commercial Renewal Underwriter for our Commercial Lines Underwriting team in Bedford, New Hampshire. The role involves underwriting new and renewal small commercial accounts and building strong agency relationships to deliver quality service and profitable growth.

The position offers a hybrid schedule requiring two days in the office each week with flexibility to work remotely or onsite for the remaining days.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years in the insurance business as a property casualty commercial lines underwriter with individual risk underwriting responsibilities.
• Strong background in underwriting commercial lines accounts and building agency relationships.
• Property and Casualty insurance related coursework is a plus i.e. CPCU.
• Previous Agency relationships within the local insurance industry are highly desirable.
• Microsoft Office knowledge as well as the ability to work with internal company systems (WINS, ImageRight etc.).

Responsibilities

• Individually risk Underwrite new small commercial accounts, targeting up to $25,000 in premium, or as assigned by the Regional Supervisor or Manager.
• Cultivating solid relationships with Agency partners through in-person meetings and virtual meetings.
• Works with the underwriting assistant to ensure adherence to corporate underwriting policy and service standards.
• Reviews accounts beyond individual authority with the Regional Underwriting Manager or Supervisor and recommends a course of action.
• Achieve commercial lines regional production goals and loss ratio objectives for assigned territory.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

WINS

ImageRight

Job description

Merchants Insurance Group is seeking a Small Commercial Renewal Underwriter for our Commercial Lines Underwriting team in Bedford, New Hampshire. The role involves underwriting new and renewal small commercial accounts and building strong agency relationships to deliver quality service and profitable growth.

The position offers a hybrid schedule requiring two days in the office each week with flexibility to work remotely or onsite for the remaining days.