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Equipment Breakdown Assistant Director

AT The Hartford
The Hartford

Equipment Breakdown Assistant Director

San Francisco, CA

Senior Executive Underwriter - UW07CC

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This position will be responsible in aiding the Middle and Large Commercial (MLC) Equipment Breakdown Underwriting Director with underwriting referral support along with other tasks needed to expand EB underwriting capabilities. Being recognized as a technical expert in Equipment Breakdown underwriting, this individual will drive business results through performing referral underwriting account reviews, work alongside risk engineering, collaborate on guideline development, provide support for field underwriting and ensure file documentation standards are maintained for the Property and Inland Marine Equipment Breakdown portfolio.

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The right candidate will be responsible for providing referral underwriting decisions within your authority and making recommendations to the Equipment Breakdown Underwriting Director for risks outside your authority. The position will require internal and external communication in support of the MLC field underwriters. This position will report to the MLC Equipment Breakdown Underwriting Director and will be part of the MLC Property/Marine Chief Underwriting Office.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate superior underwriting expertise, high-level decision-making skills, and comprehensive business knowledge of Equipment Breakdown including (but not limited to) Renewable Energy and Heavy Manufacturing industry sectors.
  • Monitors and assesses the implementation of underwriting guidelines, service standards and operational efficiencies.
  • Collaborates closely with Underwriting, Product and Risk Engineering.
  • Leads or participates on underwriting audits as necessary aid in establishing the content of underwriting guidelines.
  • Rigorously analyzes underwriting information and assesses most complex risk within the framework of company standards.
  • Has a high degree of autonomous decision-making authority.
  • Serves as referral underwriter for assigned units or regions.
  • Assists Regional Office underwriters and managers in creating profitable solutions for customers and the company. Research emerging issues and make appropriate and timely underwriting responses.

Qualifications:

  • Typically requires 10+ years of Equipment Breakdown underwriting experience.
  • Must be a multi-dimensional team player who possesses strong product knowledge and underwriting expertise.
  • 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 to meet the field underwriting team timeframes for quoting.
  • High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit while also collaborating with others in the organization.
  • Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills.
  • Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes.
  • Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations will have the expectation of working in an office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

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:

$129,680 - $194,520

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; 200 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA; Hartford, CT, USA; W Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL, USA; 2001 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA; 4449 Easton Way, Columbus, OH 43219, USA; Wooster Hts Rd, Danbury, CT 06810, USA; Clinton, NY 13323, USA; E Raintree Dr, Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Stamford, CT, USA; 67 S Park Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2417838
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