Pacific Region-MM Underwriting Technician

Underwriting Technician

Our Middle Market team is currently seeking an Underwriting Technician in our Roseville, CA or Seattle, WA location. This is a full time, non-exempt role. This position is eligible for a hybrid or fully remote arrangement.

Position Overview

This position reports to the MM UT Manager. Responsible for supporting the Middle Market Underwriters by prepping and servicing accounts within an assigned book of business. Servicing will include managing endorsements and may handle small accounts under their own authority letter. This position works in conjunction with the Middle Market Underwriter to strengthen agency relationships by providing prompt service to partner agents.

In This Role, You Will :

• Provide fundamental level of support to assigned Underwriter(s) on new business submissions and renewal accounts to achieve new business, total written premium and retention goals aligned with assigned Underwriter(s).
• Works in direct collaboration with their UW and UT leader.
• Provide customer service support for agents and underwriters handling various escalation and rush requests with a consistent level of responsiveness.
• Develop basic familiarity with UW profitability, Renewal Book quality and appropriately executes within authority level.
• Understand service metrics, aligned with workflows and UT best practices.
• Builds agency relationships and service experience as measured by agency feedback.
• Participates in ongoing training with peers and UT leadership following onboarding model building proficiency in the role.
• Building skill set to apply fundamental underwriting concepts including risk selection, exposure and hazard identification and control, coverage implications, pricing, and loss analysis as appropriate.
• Processes endorsements that fall within their authority and timely referring those outside of their authority to the Middle Market Underwriter.
• Organizes a Renewal Book of business that fall outside of their authority level by initiating pre-set renewal preparation. Gathering of necessary information through communication with agents, claims adjustors and risk solution representatives.

What You Need To Apply :

This job posting provides cursory examples of some of the job duties associated with this position. The examples provided are not complete, and the position may entail other essential and job-related functions and responsibilities that employees will be required to perform.

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Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you'll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

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The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.