Group Underwriter jobs in Ann Arbor, MI
Group Underwriter reviews and analyzes risk characteristics on insurance applications, renewals, and change requests. Utilizes underwriting guidelines, rules, standards, and levels of authority to accept, reject, or mitigate risk for applications and determine appropriate premiums, limits, and coverages. Being an Group Underwriter calculates renewal rates. Ensures that underwriting activities comply with all industry and governmental regulations. Additionally, Group Underwriter may coordinate with field agents to collect or clarify information or decisions. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Group Underwriter work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Group Underwriter typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Small CL Field Underwriter
- The Hanover Insurance Group
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Howell, MI
FULL_TIME
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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 Small Commercial Underwriting department is seeking a Field or New Business Underwriter to join our Great Lakes team.
This is a full-time, exempt role. This role is eligible for a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Field Underwriters are responsible for driving the growth of Small CL business by underwriting new business across all lines and sizes of POS and Non-POS accounts, within Small CL definition, and building and maintaining strong agency relationships, partnering with Agency staff and SCSMs. The Field UW should work closely with and direct the activities of their Underwriting Technician (UT) partner(s), following established workflows, to ensure all policies are underwritten in the most efficient and effective manner while meeting service standards and performance goals, up through first renewal.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Interact with agency necessary to gather needed information in an organized manner
- Ensure all submissions are effectively managed to reach decline or quoting status.
- Determine the pricing, coverages, including coverage advantages to highlight in the quoting process, account rounding opportunity, and identify cross-sell opportunity for Specialty businesses on accounts being quoted
- Refer accounts as appropriate if additional authority is required.
- Own all aspects of the New Business underwriting process including acceptability and documentation at inception as well as subsequent validation through other sources including Loss Control Responsible for reviewing and responding to back end underwriting reviews and new business audits. After these steps, the account responsibility falls to the Portfolio underwriter, although consultation between Field and Portfolio Underwriter is expected as required.
- Clearly communicate appetite, declination reasons and coverage advantages to Agents to improve hit ratio- Leverage relationships with Agents and SCSMS to identify opportunities to help write business- Communicate proactively with Agents to convey a sense of ownership and service during all interactions; instill confidence with agents in their decision to place new business with The Hanover
- Agency travel as needed to build and maintain strong relationships
- Partner with internal colleagues, mainly SCSMs, UTs and Renewal UW colleagues, to most effectively communicate difficult messages with Agent partners and on overall agency management.
- 1-3 years insurance related experience
- Underwriting systems knowledge to document and underwrite accounts within workflow expectations
- Ability to manage workload to meet goals and service standards, while following workflow standards
- Sales orientation; able to solicit, qualify, negotiate and close accounts in a manner that promotes deeper partnership with Agents.
- Demonstrated commitment to service and partners; high level of responsiveness
- Knowledge of competition and current marketplace; apply to all aspects of performing the role
- Excellent time management skills, responsiveness and willingness to bring appropriate level of underwriting to each opportunity, ranging from exception only underwriting on the small BOP to more thorough review on the larger or more complex accounts
- Achievement orientation – must understand Small CL goals and strategies (often changing) and execute on them effectively and have a positive track record of achievement.
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. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.
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.
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)
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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 on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
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Consumer Underwriter III
- Lake Trust Credit Union
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Brighton, MI
FULL_TIME
- Consumer Underwriter III More Than A Job! Why do you work each day? To us, our jobs are not just something we do to make a living, it’s a way to live. We work to support our members; whether celebrati...
- 26 Days Ago
Survey Group Manager
- Trilon Group
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Canton, MI
FULL_TIME
- Survey Group ManagerDepartment: Survey/GeomaticsEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Canton, MI Reporting To: Beth BraunDescriptionThe Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winnin...
- 1 Month Ago
Group Home Worker
- Zinnova Healthcare Group
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Howell, MI
PART_TIME,CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan....
- 25 Days Ago
Group Facilitator
- New Oakland Family Centers
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Ann Arbor, MI
FULL_TIME
- New Oakland Family Centers provides comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse services for consumers across Michigan, in both outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. Location: Assig...
- 8 Days Ago
Account Manager - Manufacturing Practice Group
- Kapnick Insurance Group
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Ann Arbor, MI
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionAbout Kapnick Insurance:Founded in 1946, Kapnick Insurance is an independent insurance advisory firm with Michigan roots and a global reach. Our 180 colleagues provide expert guidance and c...
- 15 Days Ago
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Sales Agent - Fully Remote - No Cold Calling
- The Maddox Agency
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Ann Arbor, MI
- Job Description Job Description Position: Account Executive / Field Agent / Leadership Position Employment Type: Full ti...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Field Claims Representative
- Auto-Owners Insurance
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Northville, MI
- A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helpin...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Management Liability Underwriting Associate
- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
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Howell, MI
- For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters th...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Client Advisor
- Spieldenner Financial Group
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Ann Arbor, MI
- Spieldenner Financial Group is a part of one the fastest-growing insurance organization in the country. Our most importa...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Experienced Loss Control Consultant - Remote
- Auto-Owners Insurance
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Lansing, MI
- A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helpin...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Representative - Remote
- InsuraTec Services Group
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Ann Arbor, MI
- Sales Representative - Remote Company: InsuraTec Services Group Location: Remote About Us: InsuraTec Services Group is a...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Representative - Remote
- InsuraTec Services Group
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Novi, MI
- Sales Representative - Remote Company: InsuraTec Services Group Location: Remote About Us: InsuraTec Services Group is a...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Underwriter, Primary Liability
- Atain Insurance Companies
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Farmington Hills, MI
- About Us: Atain is an admitted and non-admitted property and casualty insurance company dedicated to serving niche progr...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census recorded its population to be 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan.
Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan. The university significantly shapes Ann Arbor's economy as it employs about 30,000 workers, including about 12,000 in the medical center. The city's economy is also centered on high technology, with several companies drawn to the area by the university's research and development infrastructure.
Ann Arbor was founded in 1824, named for wives of the village'...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Group Underwriter jobs
$57,649 to $74,664
Ann Arbor, Michigan area prices
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What does a Group Underwriter do?
Group Underwriter in Lubbock, TX
Responsible for determining acceptability of insurance risks and appropriate premium rates for renewal and prospect employer groups in accordance with corporate underwriting guidelines and authority limits.
February 05, 2020
Group Underwriter in Tucson, AZ
We do, however, offer opportunities to get connected, and be mentored through our various ARGs (Associate Resource Groups).
December 30, 2019
Group Underwriter in Lincoln, NE
The underwriter accepts all the risk and uses past claims along with demographics, trend factors and inflation factors to estimate future claims and arrive at a premium.
January 02, 2020