Insurance & Superannuation · Permanent
Specialty GL - Senior Underwriting Specialist (Remote/Hybrid)
The Hanover Insurance Group · Georgia, United States
- Location: Georgia, United States
- Employment: Permanent
Job description
<b>Overview</b> <p>In this role you will identify, underwrite, and secure profitable new and renewal accounts for Hanover's Specialty GL book, applying advanced technical and analytical skills. You will manage a high-complexity portfolio with close collaboration across internal partners to balance appetite and growth. You'll translate market and risk insights into competitive pricing and risk controls while guiding agencies and clients through the underwriting process. This position offers flexibility in work arrangements and opportunities to mentor colleagues as part of a growth-focused team.</p> <b>Compensation / Benefits</b><ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li><li>401K with company match</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>PTO</li><li>Company paid holidays</li><li>Flexible work arrangements</li></ul> <b>Responsibilities</b><ul><li>Identify and underwrite new and renewal accounts aligned with unit appetite and growth goals</li><li>Apply underwriting concepts, risk assessment, exposure control, and loss analysis to decisions</li><li>Provide clear rating instructions and contribute to proposal presentations for agents</li><li>Manage assigned portfolio to achieve target premium, profitability, and mix</li><li>Develop agency relationships, market capabilities, and grow profitable book of business</li><li>Collaborate with Claims, Loss Control, and other teams to deliver comprehensive solutions</li><li>Stay informed on state regulations and market trends to optimize pricing and approvals</li><li>Present to agents and customers; mentor less experienced underwriters</li></ul> <b>Key requirements</b><ul><li>5-7+ years underwriting experience</li><li>5-7+ years' experience driving agency relationships resulting in profitable new and renewal business</li><li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience</li><li>Strong problem-solving and multi-project prioritization abilities</li><li>Ability to adapt to change and influence outcomes</li><li>Mentorship or leadership tendency within team</li><li>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills</li></ul><ul><li>communication</li><li>collaboration</li><li>leadership</li><li>risk selection</li><li>exposure identification and control</li><li>pricing components and rating methodology</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?UDRukVYB2Fn8I%2bquR6Aivf%2fBXBfTOTjYk" width="0" height="0" />