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Commercial Bond Surety Underwriter

AT The Hartford
The Hartford

Commercial Bond Surety Underwriter

Anaheim, CA

Senior Underwriter - UW08DA

Underwriter - UW08DB

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As a Commercial Surety Bond Underwriter at The Hartford, your primary role will be to support all Bond lines of business strategies by marketing and underwriting business in partnership with field office specialists.

Responsibilities:

  • Rigorously analyze underwriting information and assess most complex risk within the framework of company standards.
  • Maintain disciplined adherence to underwriting and service standards.
  • A high degree of decision-making authority in the regional office and look at book of business issues.
  • Weigh decisions between underwriting standards and customer needs and expectations.
  • Balance risk relative to return to make effective and acceptable underwriting decisions.
  • Conduct client meetings/agency calls.
  • Cultivate customer and producer relationships to promote Bond products and services within the regional office.
  • Seek out resources to identify and satisfy customer and producer needs.
  • Share pertinent information to support product development, market research and identification of business opportunities between Bond lines of business and other Hartford business units. Develop and implement strategy across the regional office.
  • Effectively utilize the Bond Center to support sales and service objectives. Ensure achievement of financial goals and business plan objectives.
  • Utilize internal underwriting system efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

  • 3 + years of commercial underwriting experience preferred; open to considering a candidate with underwriting experience in the banking and financial services industry. Position level to be determined after a complete review of the selected candidate's qualifications.
  • 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.
  • Valid driver's license with the ability and desire to travel within the assigned territory approximately 25% of the time.

Location:

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the Brea, CA or Los Angeles office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday); open to considering a candidate in Scottsdale.

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:

$68,000 - $138,000

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

About Us | Our Culture | What It's Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits

Client-provided location(s): Brea, CA, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2521816_Brea
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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