Hastings Insurance Company · 1 month ago
Commercial Lines Underwriter
Hastings, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelHastings Insurance Company is a trusted partner in the insurance industry, focusing on protecting what matters most to policyholders. The Commercial Lines Underwriter will play a key role in underwriting new and renewal business, building agent relationships, and contributing to the overall profitability and growth of the commercial book.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Review, evaluate, and process commercial insurance applications in line with underwriting guidelines
Balance risk selection with growth goals to support both profitability and production targets
Apply sound judgment to risk assessment while staying within your level of authority
Communicate regularly with agents and internal stakeholders to provide responsive, service-oriented underwriting support
Stay current on product knowledge, pricing strategies, and coverage enhancements across all lines
Support team initiatives and goals while servicing an assigned territory collaboratively
Assist in onboarding and mentoring new underwriting staff and technicians
Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education
Occasionally travel to agency offices in coordination with Marketing and Loss Control teams
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualification
Required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn underwriting systems
A collaborative mindset and customer-focused approach to service and negotiation
Willingness to travel and adapt to the needs of the assigned territory
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, or related field preferred—or equivalent work experience
Prior commercial underwriting experience at a P&C insurance carrier strongly preferred
Professional designations such as AINS, AU, or CPCU are a plus
Company
Hastings Insurance Company
At Hastings Insurance, our balanced corporate strategy focuses on implementing emerging technologies, cultivating strong independent agency relationships, and providing the right products to our policyholders.
Founded in 1885
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Wallace
Retired CEO
Renee Beauford
President and Chief Executive Officer - Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
Recent News
Insurance Journal
2023-12-24
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