[Remote] Allied Healthcare Underwriting Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Hanover Insurance Group has been committed to delivering on promises for over 170 years. They are seeking a Renewal Underwriter to manage and grow a portfolio of Allied Healthcare business, responsible for underwriting, retaining, and expanding existing accounts while driving profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify risks by identifying exposures, hazards, and appropriate controls
• Apply underwriting guidelines, tools, and strategies to ensure disciplined decision-making
• Assess pricing adequacy by understanding rating methodologies and correlating pricing to exposure
• Ask targeted questions to fully understand risks, even with limited initial information
• Document underwriting decisions clearly and thoroughly
• Provide precise rating instructions to support accurate quote development
• Manage a renewal book to achieve goals related to profitability, retention, rate, and product mix
• Leverage pipeline management and marketing practices to drive consistent results
• Utilize financial metrics and portfolio insights to inform underwriting decisions
• Understand and respond to market trends, competitive pressures, and regional dynamics
• Identify opportunities to rebalance the portfolio and drive growth across business segments
• Partner internally to optimize outcomes and expand coverage offerings
• Proactively manage agency relationships to drive retention and uncover growth opportunities
• Negotiate and position accounts to improve hold ratio and overall portfolio performance
• Profile agency partners and align underwriting strategies with business goals
• Stay informed on regulatory, market, and competitive dynamics
• Maintain a franchise mindset, identifying cross-sell opportunities across lines of business
• Deliver presentations and collaborate with Claims, Risk Management, and Specialty teams to enhance the value proposition
• Utilize sales tools, systems, and best practices to drive disciplined execution

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 3-7+ years of Allied Healthcare underwriting experience
• 3+ years of experience driving agency relationships resulting in profitable new and renewal business
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt quickly, think critically, and embrace new approaches
• Excellent prioritization and desk management skills, with a focus on execution and accountability

Benefits

• 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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