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Executive Underwriter - UW07BD Senior Underwriter - UW08BA

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

We’re in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They’re at the center of everything we do – and by joining us, you’ll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with just the right amount of coverage they need to pursue their unique interests.

Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they’ve always been done isn’t a part of the job. Here, you’ll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And you’ll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose.

As a Middle and Large Commercial Underwriter in the technology sector, you will quarterback the sales and underwriting process by building exceptionally strong and lasting relationships with agents and brokers, ensuring that The Hartford is the carrier of choice. Success in this role will also entail effective account stewardship by managing the sales process from strategic planning to operational excellence and developing cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team. We have a collaborative and results oriented environment, where approachable industry leaders mentor and inspire their teams to win in the market and have fun while doing it.

We are seeking a highly skilled Underwriter, who is responsible for the following:

• Manages and Underwrites a Middle Market Technology book of business
• Analyzes agency book on quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action
• Expertly applies all applicable Underwriting guidelines when making decisions
• Capable of underwriting highly complex business and will require limited support from senior underwriters and infrequent referral activity to complete quotes
• Has thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and governance
• Agency Management which includes creating, driving and execution of strategies for new and/or renewal accounts (prospective bookmanagement, executes on the mix strategy, low strategy, territorial and agency sales plans, etc.)
• Acts as a trusted advisor and solution provider to Brokers and Agents

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of P&C Middle Market or Technology Carrier production underwriting experience is required; E&O underwriting experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
• High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills.
• Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win.
• Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.

Location:

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the Chicago, IL office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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