John Seth Nasser
Palmyra
Summary
Results-driven Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter with over 20 years of experience managing multi-line portfolios, driving territory growth, and building high-trust agency partnerships. Proven track record of executing strategic underwriting plans to consistently achieve profit and premium goals. Recognized for strong leadership capabilities, including mentoring team members, managing key stakeholder relationships, and effectively deploying field marketing strategies across multiple regional territories.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Executive Field Underwriter
Hanover Insurance
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Profitably manage and underwrite a complex multi-line, small business-market commercial lines new business book of $3M within the Chicago territory.
- Execute risk selection, exposure evaluation, and pricing structures to align with corporate profitability goals.
- Drive territory premium growth in territory by executing virtual marketing calls with both internal and external decision makers to increase in new business pipeline opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Risk Control, Claims, Sales & Distribution, and Legal teams to optimize account management and maximize stakeholder satisfaction.
- Conduct routine agency reviews to capture competitive market intelligence, providing actionable feedback to executive leadership on market trends and competitor behaviors.
Construction Account Executive Officer
Travelers
Wyomissing, PA
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Evaluated, priced, and bound complex multi-line construction commercial accounts in accordance with delegated authority and compliance guidelines.
- Developed partnerships with independent agents, increasing production while influencing future opportunities.
- Maintained file documentation outlining underwriting thought processes, risk mitigation factors, and financial justifications.
Small Business Account Executive Officer
Travelers
Charlotte, NC
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Evaluated, priced, and bound complex multi-line small business accounts within North and South Carolina territory in accordance with authority and production guidelines.
- Built new agency partnerships while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with internal partners to leverage enterprise capabilities in support of customer needs.
Small Business Account Executive
Travelers
Hunt Valley, MD
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Evaluated, priced, and bound complex multi-line small business accounts within North and South Carolina territory in accordance with authority and production guidelines.
- Built new agency partnerships while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with internal partners to leverage enterprise capabilities in support of customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Communications
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Skills
- Commercial Lines Underwriting: Multi-Line Risk Selection, Exposure Analysis, Pricing Integrity, Portfolio Management
- Business Development: Agency Relationship Management, Territory Marketing, Pipeline Prospecting, Consultative Sales
- Leadership & Collaboration: Team Mentoring & Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder Management, Training Deployment
- Operational Excellence: Critical Thinking, Regulatory Compliance, Advanced Negotiation, Detailed File Documentation
Timeline
Small Business Executive Field Underwriter
Hanover Insurance
08.2025 - Current
Construction Account Executive Officer
Travelers
07.2024 - 08.2025
Small Business Account Executive Officer
Travelers
01.2020 - 01.2024
Small Business Account Executive
Travelers
01.2012 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Art - Communications
West Virginia Wesleyan College