Role Overview
Hanover Company is hiring a Senior General Insurance Underwriter. This is a full-time role in IN. Part of Hanover Company's Risk hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Role Overview:
As a team lead in the underwriting department, your primary role will be to lead and mentor a team of underwriters to assess risks and make informed decisions on complex general insurance applications. You will guide the team to ensure consistent application of underwriting guidelines and optimal risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review complex and high-value general insurance applications.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters.
- Manage underwriting workflow and ensure efficient processing of applications.
- Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Identify and manage high-risk applications effectively.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline underwriting processes.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new underwriting strategies.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., actuarial science, insurance).
- Significant experience in general insurance underwriting (5 years).
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- In-depth knowledge of general insurance products and underwriting principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Additional Details:
The company offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, comprehensive health insurance, opportunities for professional development and advancement, bonus structure based on performance, and mentorship opportunities.
A Day in the Life:
A typical day in this role involves reviewing complex applications, mentoring junior underwriters, developing underwriting procedures, collaborating with other teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Role Overview:
As a team lead in the underwriting department, your primary role will be to lead and mentor a team of underwriters to assess risks and make informed decisions on complex general insurance applications. You will guide the team to ensure consistent application of underwriting guidelines and optimal risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review complex and high-value general insurance applications.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters.
- Manage underwriting workflow and ensure efficient processing of applications.
- Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Identify and manage high-risk applications effectively.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline underwriting processes.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new underwriting strategies.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., actuarial science, insurance).
- Significant experience in general insurance underwriting (5 years).
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- In-depth knowledge of general insurance products and underwriting principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Additional Details:
The company offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, comprehensive health insurance, opportunities for professional development and advancement, bonus structure based on performance, and mentorship opportunities.
A Day in the Life:
A typical day in this role involves reviewing complex applications, mentoring junior underwriters, developing underwriting procedures, collaborating with other teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior General Insurance Underwriter position at Hanover Company?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Hanover Company. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior General Insurance Underwriter position at Hanover Company located?
This position is based in IN. Hanover Company has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior General Insurance Underwriter at Hanover Company earn?
Hanover Company has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior General Insurance Underwriter role at Hanover Company posted?
This role was posted on June 4, 2026 (13 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior General Insurance Underwriter role at Hanover Company require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Hanover Company lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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