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Executive Underwriter, Inland Marine

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

Req #18563 Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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. Specific territories include Twin Cities, Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, Boise, Phoenix, or similar locations. Other locations will be considered, but candidates must have the ability to travel to a Hanover office as needed. This is a remote or hybrid opportunity. This is a full time, exempt role.

We encourage all Inland Marine Underwriting professionals looking to join a dynamic & collaborative team to apply.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role operates as the most experienced underwriter position and may focus on production goals or supporting territories in driving underwriting excellence. 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. Provides technical insight and guidance to local team and leaders on accounts and execution of the strategy within the territory. This role may also lead a specific class of business.

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 the 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.
• Drive effective relationship management and producer activities.
• Engage at the customer level for complex accounts.
• Implement territory business plans and monitor performance.
• Engage with distribution and field leadership to develop business opportunities.
• Coach field underwriters on selling techniques.
• Collect market intelligence and advocate for change.
• Assist in the development of new product capabilities.

Portfolio Management:

• Manage portfolio for assigned territory with guidance from Leader.
• Provide input to Portfolio, Distribution, and Infrastructure strategy.
• Analyze industry financial performance and manage portfolio performance.
• Gather critical local intelligence for product improvements.
• Respond to regulatory and legal environment.
• Monitor underwriting results and recommend actions.

Underwriting Development and Support:

• Review key metrics to uncover trends for new business opportunities.
• Analyze information on adverse underwriting decisions.
• Understand the relationship between business strategies and financial results.
• Keep current on state/territory issues and trends.
• Support execution of profit improvement initiatives.

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.
• Ability to effectively coach Underwriters and balance multiple priorities.
• 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, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled.

BENEFITS:

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. Benefits include:

• 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
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
• Click here for the full list of Benefits

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.

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