Middle Market Underwriter Hybrid Work ScheduleBedford, New Hampshire Merchants Insurance Group is a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast and is looking for a
Middle Market Underwriter for our Commercial Lines Underwriting team located in Bedford, New Hampshire.
The Middle Market Underwriter will become part of a dedicated underwriting team, collaborating with our agency partners to deliver professional service that achieves the most optimal outcomes for our policyholders, and profitable growth for Merchants and our Agency Partners.
We offer a hybrid work schedule, requiring two full days per week in the office, with flexibility to work remotely or onsite the remaining days. This model supports collaboration while providing flexibility and work-life balance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Underwrite new and renewal commercial accounts between $25,000 - $250,000 in premium, or as assigned by the Regional Supervisor or Manager.
- Cultivating solid relationships with Agency partners through in-person meetings and virtual meetings.
- Works with the underwriting assistant to ensure adherence to corporate underwriting policy and service standards.
- Reviews accounts beyond individual authority with the Regional Underwriting Manager or Supervisor and recommends a course of action.
- Achieve commercial lines regional production goals and loss ratio objectives for assigned territory.
Qualifications & Skills:- College degree or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years of property casualty commercial lines underwriting experience with individual risk underwriting responsibilities.
- Property and Casualty insurance related coursework is a plus i.e. CPCU.
- Previous Agency relationships in MA, NH or VT are highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal company systems (WINS, ImageRight, etc.).
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Merchants Insurance Group Pay information:Merchants Insurance Group offers a competitive pay scale. The estimated salary for this role ranges from $80,000 - $100,000 based on leveling and geography, along with an equity component and a comprehensive benefits package. This range is merely an estimate; actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience and qualifications.
Merchants Insurance Group Benefits:- Welcoming and positive work environment.
- Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours.
- Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule will require 2 full days per week in the office, with the option to work the remaining days per month at home or in the office.
- Competitive pay scale.
- Generous paid time off package.
- Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual contributions. You are immediately 100% vested in the employer match dollars.
- Outstanding company bonus program.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
And many more exciting company benefits!!
