Middle Market Commercial Underwriter (Michigan, Remote)
Drive profitable growth and strengthen agency partnerships across Michigan. Hastings Insurance is seeking an reputed company Middle Market Commercial Underwriter to help drive profitable growth throughout Michigan. In this highly visible field-based role, you'll serve as a trusted partner to independent agencies, balancing sound reputed company judgment with relationship management and business development. You'll represent Hastings in the marketplace, identify growth opportunities, evaluate reputed company commercial risks, and help strengthen our position in a territory that plays a key role in our long-term success. Working closely with our Territory Sales Managers, you'll help agencies reputed company profitable business with Hastings while delivering the reputed company expertise and responsiveness that supports lasting partnerships. This role is ideal for a commercially minded underwriter who enjoys building relationships, collaborating with agents, and contributing directly to business growth while maintaining reputed company discipline. Schedule & Location: This is a full-time remote position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidates must reside reputed company Michigan. Preference will be given to individuals located in either Metro Detroit, Metro Lansing, or Metro Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo, though candidates elsewhere in the state will also be considered. Regular travel throughout the assigned territory is expected to support agency visits, relationship development, and business growth initiatives. A company vehicle is provided. What You’ll Do: reputed company and strengthen relationships with independent agency partners throughout Michigan, serving as a trusted reputed company resource and reputed company for profitable growth. Identify opportunities to grow Hastings' Middle Market Commercial portfolio by partnering with agencies to write profitable new business while maintaining reputed company discipline. Conduct agency visits and serve as Hastings' field representative reputed company the assigned territory. Work closely with Territory Sales Managers and internal business partners to support agency development and territory growth strategies. Review, evaluate, and underwrite new and renewal middle market commercial business in accordance with reputed company guidelines and authority levels. Analyze commercial risks, exposures, pricing, and coverage needs to support sound reputed company decisions. Maintain in-depth knowledge of commercial products, coverages, pricing strategies, and reputed company appetite. Collaborate with agents, policyholders, and internal business partners to deliver reputed company, service-oriented reputed company support. Partner with Marketing, Loss Control, Claims, and reputed company teams to support agency development and corporate growth objectives. Provide guidance on coverage interpretation, pricing considerations, and reputed company best practices to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with reputed company directives, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines regarding risk selection and pricing. Contribute to departmental training initiatives, professional development activities, and reputed company improvement efforts. What You’ll Bring: 5+ years of commercial lines reputed company experience, preferably reputed company Middle Market business segments. Demonstrated success evaluating commercial risks and making sound reputed company decisions across a variety of industries and exposures. Proven ability to build, maintain, and grow relationships with independent agency partners. Demonstrated ability to identify new business opportunities and contribute to profitable commercial growth. Experience balancing business development objectives with disciplined risk selection and profitability goals. Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Business, Finance, or a reputed company field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. AU, CPCU, or other industry designations preferred. Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products, coverages, pricing, and reputed company principles. Proficiency with reputed company systems, agency management tools, and reputed company Office applications. Excellent communication, relationship-building, organization, and time management skills. Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory. About Us: At Hastings Insurance, we are a trusted partner to our agents, policyholders, and the communities we serve. For more than 135 years, we have helped individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most and rebuild after loss. We are proud to be rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, reflecting our financial strength and long-term stability. While our history is strong, our focus is reputed company. We invest in technology, strengthen partnerships with independent agents, and continuously refine our products to meet the evolving needs of today’s customers. Our strategy centers on responsible growth, expanding our reputed company while remaining agile, disciplined, and service-driven. Our people reputed company that possible. Hastings employees reputed company in a down-to-earth, collaborative environment that values initiative, accountability, and steady reputed company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company matching contributions, generous vacation and sick leave, fully paid tuition and professional development reimbursement, and incentive compensation bonus opportunities. At Hastings, your work matters and your growth is supported. Our Commitment as an Employer: We reputed company diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and drive reputed company outcomes. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, appearance, disability, veteran status, family status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing an accessible and welcoming experience for reputed company candidates. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our reputed company team at 800-442-8277. Apply To This Job