Intern - Small Commercial Underwriting Technician

The Hanover Insurance Group

4.6

(63)

Worcester, MA (Remote)

Why you should apply for a job to The Hanover Insurance Group:

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.6/5 in supportive management
  • 90% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 94% would recommend this company to other women
  • 92% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Paid time off for family support.
  • Adoption assistance benefit.
  • Annual hands-on volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.
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    Position summary

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    • Attend weekly development workshops with your intern peers
    • Join in engagement and social activities with other interns

    We recruit highly skilled students for potential future full-time employment opportunities, upon graduation.

    Our Small Commercial Lines team is seeking exceptional college students for our Summer Internship Program, which provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as rewarding career path options.

    POSITION OVERVIEW: Small Commercial Underwriting Technicians and Associates are responsible for supporting the various Underwriting functions in partnership with assigned Underwriters. UTs and UAs are responsible for preparing and providing key data, following up on outstanding issues, and making recommendations to assigned Underwriters within their functional area in support of managing a profitable book of business.

    IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL :

    • Provide daily support to Underwriting in the management of all underwriting transactions, service standards, agency relationships, and compliance rules and documentation.

    • Under general supervision performs standard duties utilizing developed procedures for account triage, risk acceptability, file preparation, and basic to moderate complexity analysis of underwriting transactions including report ordering, file documentation, file documentation, and agency communications

    • Coordinates multiple deliverables to achieve service standards and underwriting guidelines; Provides accurate rating instructions for high quality output

    • Build and demonstrate knowledge of underwriting Systems, workflows, systems ,compliance rules, lines of business and coverages to support underwriting functions in Small CL

    • Per UT Authority level granted, executes within guidelines and appropriately escalates issues to their underwriter and manager.

    • Developing proficiency in basic underwriting analysis, file preparation, report assessment and compliance rules.

    • Learning territorial differences and business strategies for growth and profitability.

    • Developing ability to build and maintain close working relationships with agents, underwriters and peers.

    • Create and present a final presentation for management and leadership members at the close of the internship program highlighting the work you accomplished throughout the summer

    WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

    • Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program

    • Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

    • 0-2 years of professional working experience

    • Ability to develop understanding of basic exposure/control analysis and coverage

    • Basic Underwriting knowledge and awareness of how the various roles/functions fit together and the importance of each

    • Ability to problem solve and leverage available resources

    • Service oriented with a high level of responsiveness

    • Ability to self-manage workload to meet underwriting goals and service standards

    • Communicates effectively with internal and external partners both verbally and in written communications

    EEO statement:

    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: [email protected] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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    Other details

    • Pay Type Hourly
    • Employment Indicator Internship

    Why you should apply for a job to The Hanover Insurance Group:

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.6/5 in supportive management
  • 90% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 94% would recommend this company to other women
  • 92% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Paid time off for family support.
  • Adoption assistance benefit.
  • Annual hands-on volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.