Middle & Large Business Underwriting Associate Ballantyne, NC

Associate Underwriter - UYTRANWe'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.Underwriting trainee opportunities: gain real world experience. We're in the business of helping people achieve amazing things. From opening a small business to buying a car or home to recovering from illness or injury and so much more, we help people protect the things that matter. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They're at the heart 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, we value self-starters, and all ideas are welcome. It's where opportunities exist to hone your underwriting skills by working with our sales teams, experienced underwriters, and other leaders and your career path can take any direction you might choose.As part of our commercial underwriter onboarding and risk education (CORE) development program, you'll gain an experience of a lifetime. Our 22-week program begins in mid-July and includes self-directed and virtual classroom learning sessions. What's more, you'll get on-the-job work experience as well as integrated sales training with support from your mentor and manager to round out your commercial underwriting experience. After the formal program concludes, you'll have the knowledge to begin a formal career here, with us behind you every step of the way.This role will allow for a hybrid work schedule working three days in the office and two days from home.We'll Be a Good Match if You Have:A customer-first mindset, putting our customers at the center of everything you doA passion for making decisions through both analyzing data and employing critical thinking skillsA team spirit and desire to work collaborativelyA financial mindset to help make the best decisionsAbility to own your work and following through on commitmentsAbility to decipher and execute within a fluid and changing business environmentAn understanding of how to build relationships and trust among diverse groupsQualifications:Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and insurance experience3+ years of insurance experience preferredExcellent written and interpersonal communication and presentation skillsAbility to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations, and propose solutionsPossession of resilience and an entrepreneurial spiritDemonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skillsGoal oriented with a strong desire to deliver outcomes in timely mannerActs with a sense of urgency and is responsive to internal and external customer needsStrong sales skills with the ability to negotiate and sell all messages including with those that may be difficultChallenge the status quo to implement improvement and compete to winA valid driver's license is required, as use of a company pool car will be necessary for periodic travelDemonstrates satisfactory progress during the training program and achieve passing scores on all tests, case studies, and foundational underwriting assessmentsPotential to travel during training may existThe 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: $60,000 - $90,000