Commercial Lines Sr. Middle Market Underwriter

Job Description:The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Lines Sr. Middle Market Underwriter in our Columbus, OH office.Position Overview: The Commercial Lines Middle Market Senior Underwriter has direct responsibility for a book of key renewals, agency management and new business production from agency plant. Primary focus is to drive commercial lines middle market new business with agents. Build strong relationships with key commercial lines agents to identify and write new commercial lines middle market accounts. Responsibilities: Soliciting, underwriting and producing middle market commercial new business Partnering with assigned key agents to implement strategies for growth - new and renewal retention Manage a portfolio of renewal business including - underwriting and pricing - focusing on retention Participate on a team consisting of underwriters and underwriting technicians to service assigned agents Requirements Sales/production orientation Multi-line underwriting expertise Ability to develop strategic, productive agency relationships Excellent oral and written communication skills Computer Skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn internal Customer & Agency Account Management systems.Education/Experience Bachelors Degree preferred Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, etc. are a plus Minimum 5 years experience requiredBenefits To Joining The Hanover Team: Competitive Pay and Benefits Retirement/401(k) Program Beneficiary and Ability Assist Programs Travel Assistance Program Adoption Benefit Wellness Programs Matching Education Gifts Plan Employee Development/Education Assistance and Professional/Industry Designation Programs Generous "Time Off With Pay"The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), based in Worcester, Mass., is the holding company for a group of insurers that includes The Hanover Insurance Company, also based in Worcester; Citizens Insurance Company of America, headquartered in Howell, Mich., and their affiliates. The Hanover offers a wide range of property and casualty products and services to individuals, families and businesses through an extensive network of independent agents, and has been meeting its obligations to its agent partners and their customers for more than 150 years. Taken as a group, The Hanover ranks among the top 40 property and casualty insurers in the United States. The Hanover Insurance Group does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. The Hanover Insurance Group will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm that does not have a signed "Employment Agency Agreement" already on file with Human Resources - The Office of Talent Management.Minimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: More than 5 yearsExpected Travel Time: About 25%