Hastings Insurance Company is a regional insurer serving businesses, individuals, and farms through independent local agents. Based in Hastings, Michigan, the company offers commercial, home, auto, and farm coverage, with agent guidance, claims support, and loss control resources to help customers manage risk and choose coverage suited to their needs. Its community-based service model centers on local relationships and customer feedback.
Commercial Underwriting Technician
Process commercial insurance applications, endorsements, and policy changes while supporting agents and underwriters. Help Hastings Insurance serve its agency partners and grow profitable commercial coverage.
Description
- Review and process commercial insurance applications within assigned authority and underwriting guidelines.
- Handle commercial policy changes and endorsements within established authority.
- Prepare policy changes that need additional underwriting review or approval.
- Work with commercial underwriters to serve an assigned territory and support profitable growth.
- Respond to Hastings agency partners’ questions, gather information, and provide professional service.
- Apply underwriting guidelines and assigned authority when reviewing commercial business.
- Coordinate with other underwriting technicians to provide team coverage and support as needed.
- Build commercial insurance and underwriting expertise through hands-on work, training, and professional development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Commercial lines insurance experience, ideally with an independent agency, carrier, or similar insurance organization.
- Experience servicing commercial accounts, handling policy changes or endorsements, or working with commercial coverage and policy details.
- Working knowledge of commercial insurance terminology, coverages, and policy structure.
- Ability to interpret underwriting guidelines, procedures, and assigned authority.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Comfort using insurance systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Live within reasonable commuting distance of Hastings, Michigan, or be willing to relocate at your own expense.
- INS coursework, insurance designations, or other industry education is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development assistance.
- Eligibility for company performance-based incentive compensation.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Collaborative, down-to-earth culture.
- Opportunities for growth and recognition for good work.