Retail Excess Casualty Underwriter

Executive Underwriter - UW07CD

Senior Underwriter - UW08CA

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.

The Hartford's Umbrella and Excess team provides a valuable risk management tool that can help midsize and large businesses survive a significant liability claim that exceeds the limits of primary coverage. We deliver specialized umbrella and excess solutions in a variety of industries for middle and large business clients. And our highly experienced, responsive and accessible team is the driving force behind our best-in-class underwriting, claim and risk engineering capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical underwriting expertise in the risk selection, pricing, administration and account management of the Umbrella and Excess book of business.
• Profitably write and balance the book.
• Identify appropriate opportunities consistent with risk appetite.
• Creates, drives and executes on strategies for new and renewal accounts.
• Consults and provides solutions.
• Effectively provides excellent account management service of an assigned territory through strategic planning and operational excellence. Has the ability to tailor a service plan for each client based on their individual needs.
• Positively impacts and influences final account pricing and terms.
• Establishes and maintains a strong account pipeline.
• Manages the sales process including planning, operating routines, and monitoring.
• Is well versed about every aspect of The Hartford's Value proposition to best position us for success.
• Being professionally demanding and holding internal and external customers accountable.

Qualifications

• 3 + years of Commercial P&C Carrier Umbrella, Excess and/or loss sensitive Primary Casualty Underwriting preferred
• 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 strong desire to win
• Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills
• Position title and level will be determined upon careful review of the selected candidate's qualifications and experience

Location:
This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the Chicago, IL; Overland Park, KS; or Frisco, TX office three 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:

$98,000 - $184,800

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

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