Commercial Surety - Specialty Underwriting Technical Lead (Hybrid/Remote)
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;">For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we </span><a href="https://www.hanover.com/why-hanover/about-our-company/our-mission-vision-and-values" target="_self"><span style="color: #0066ec; font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;">CARE</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: medium;"> through our values, <a href="https://www.hanover.com/about-hanover/our-corporate-commitment/sustainability-priority-hanover" target="_self"><span style="color: #0066ec;">Sustainability</span></a> initiatives and <a href="https://www.hanover.com/about-hanover/our-corporate-commitment/inclusion-diversity-and-equity" target="_self"><span style="color: #0066ec;">inclusive corporate culture</span></a>.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Hanover is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Specialty Underwriting Technical professional to join our dynamic Commercial Surety department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team that values innovation, expertise, and teamwork.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At The Hanover, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all professionals can thrive. We understand the demands of today’s fast-paced world and are reimagining the workplace with flexible work arrangements. <strong>This role offers the option to work in a hybrid or fully remote capacity, based near any Hanover office, with occasional business travel as needed.</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: red;">We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and </span></em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: red;">we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.</span></em></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 6pt 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">THIS IS A FULL-TIME, EXEMPT ROLE.</span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Position Overview: </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">The Specialty Underwriting Technical Lead supports underwriting excellence for commercial surety by focusing on account and portfolio underwriting, contributing to strategy development, and providing technical guidance to local teams.</span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In This Role, You Will</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Support underwriting excellence for the commercial surety team including account and transactional units.</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Focus on account and portfolio underwriting, while also supporting the field's business development efforts.</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Contribute to strategy development and execution.</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Act as a resource to local teams, providing technical guidance and support.</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Analyze and evaluate new business opportunities to ensure profitability and compliance with company standards.</span></strong></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Technical Knowledge</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Familiarity with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and market conditions</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies</span></strong></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Portfolio Management</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Assist in managing the underwriting portfolio to ensure profitability and quality standards</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Participates in underwriting audits as well as internal quality review audits from a Home-Office perspective. </span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Partners with leadership and others throughout the organization including actuary, legal, reinsurance, claims and finance.</span></strong></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What You Need To Apply</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Must possess 5+ years of Commercial Surety underwriting experience in the line of business, AFSB designation a plus</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with experience across a range of customer industries</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Excellent communication and collaboration abilities</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Proficiency in underwriting and financial analysis</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Exposure and familiarity with credit models such as Moody's RiskCalc & CreditEdge a plus</span></strong></li>
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<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.</span></p>
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<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">BENEFITS:</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(57, 56, 57); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
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<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Benefits include:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
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<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Company paid holidays</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Flexible work arrangements</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Click here for the full </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hanover.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); text-decoration-line: none; white-space: normal;">list of Benefits</span></a></span></li>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Hanover is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Specialty Underwriting Technical professional to join our dynamic Commercial Surety department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team that values innovation, expertise, and teamwork.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At The Hanover, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all professionals can thrive. We understand the demands of today’s fast-paced world and are reimagining the workplace with flexible work arrangements. <strong>This role offers the option to work in a hybrid or fully remote capacity, based near any Hanover office, with occasional business travel as needed.</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: red;">We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and </span></em></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 6pt 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">THIS IS A FULL-TIME, EXEMPT ROLE.</span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Position Overview: </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">The Specialty Underwriting Technical Lead supports underwriting excellence for commercial surety by focusing on account and portfolio underwriting, contributing to strategy development, and providing technical guidance to local teams.</span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In This Role, You Will</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Support underwriting excellence for the commercial surety team including account and transactional units.</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Focus on account and portfolio underwriting, while also supporting the field's business development efforts.</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Contribute to strategy development and execution.</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Act as a resource to local teams, providing technical guidance and support.</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Analyze and evaluate new business opportunities to ensure profitability and compliance with company standards.</span></strong></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Technical Knowledge</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Familiarity with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and market conditions</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies</span></strong></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Portfolio Management</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Participates in underwriting audits as well as internal quality review audits from a Home-Office perspective. </span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Partners with leadership and others throughout the organization including actuary, legal, reinsurance, claims and finance.</span></strong></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What You Need To Apply</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Must possess 5+ years of Commercial Surety underwriting experience in the line of business, AFSB designation a plus</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with experience across a range of customer industries</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Excellent communication and collaboration abilities</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Proficiency in underwriting and financial analysis</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</span></strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 105%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Exposure and familiarity with credit models such as Moody's RiskCalc & CreditEdge a plus</span></strong></li>
</ul><p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">CAREER DEVELOPMENT:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.</span></p>
<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">BENEFITS:</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(57, 56, 57); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Benefits include:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
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<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">401K with a company match</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Tuition reimbursement</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">PTO</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Company paid holidays</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Flexible work arrangements</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></li>
<li style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Click here for the full </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hanover.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); text-decoration-line: none; white-space: normal;">list of Benefits</span></a></span></li>
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<p style="background: white; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">EEO statement:</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(57, 56, 57); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; white-space: normal;">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. <br><br>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.” <br><br>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:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; white-space: normal;"><a rel="noopener" href="mailto:HRServices@hanover.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); text-decoration-line: none; white-space: normal;">HRServices@hanover.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; white-space: normal;">and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; white-space: normal;"> </span></span></p>
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<p style="background: white; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">Privacy Policy:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">To view our privacy policy and online privacy statement, click </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;"><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hanover.com/privacy-policy.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); text-decoration-line: none; white-space: normal;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal;">. </span><span style="color: rgb(57, 56, 57); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"> </span></p>
<p><br><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; white-space: normal;"><strong>Applicants who are California residents:</strong> To see the types of information we may collect from applicants and employees and how we use it, please </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; white-space: normal;"><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hanover.com/_ASSETS/pdf/CCPA-Notice-to-Personnel.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); text-decoration-line: none; white-space: normal;">click here</span></a></span><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; white-space: normal;">.<br></span></strong></p>