Chris Hrich
About Chris Hrich
Chris Hrich is an Underwriter Trainee at National Interstate Insurance Company in Baltimore, Maryland, where he manages a commercial trucking book of business with premiums exceeding $10 million. He applies underwriting rules and guidelines to analyze coverage requests and is responsible for risk selection, pricing, and profitability.
Work at National Interstate Insurance Company
Chris Hrich has been employed as an Underwriter Trainee at National Interstate Insurance Company since 2020. In this role, he manages a commercial trucking book of business with combined premiums exceeding $10 million. His responsibilities include applying underwriting rules, guidelines, and insurance laws to analyze new business coverage and limit requests. He focuses on risk selection, rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability in alignment with divisional objectives. Chris also communicates effectively with other underwriters to resolve errors in underwriting models and implement alternative operating procedures.
Education and Expertise
Chris Hrich studied at Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from 2016 to 2020. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in financial principles, which he applies in his current role as an Underwriter Trainee. His education equips him with the necessary skills to analyze risk and make informed decisions in underwriting.
Previous Experience at Sherwin-Williams
Before joining National Interstate Insurance Company, Chris Hrich worked at Sherwin-Williams as a Finance Co-Op from 2019 to 2020. This position allowed him to gain practical experience in finance and develop skills relevant to his current underwriting role. His experience at Sherwin-Williams contributed to his understanding of financial operations within a corporate environment.
Risk Management and Loss Prevention
In his role as Underwriter Trainee, Chris Hrich is responsible for initiating appropriate loss prevention controls. He determines risk quality and ensures compliance with company standards. His focus on risk management is essential for maintaining the integrity of the underwriting process and supporting the overall objectives of the insurance division.