Executive Underwriter - UW07CD
Senior Executive Underwriter - UW07CC
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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 National Accounts Executive Underwriter at The Hartford, you will be responsible for the casualty lines of National Accounts (typically accounts with more than 500 employees) which are written utilizing loss sensitive plans, such as large deductibles and self-insured retentions. You will underwrite and manage a book of business as well as work with brokers and clients on servicing that book and new business opportunities and developing relationships and driving new business with assigned brokers located throughout the territory that are assigned to you.
Responsibilities
- Creatively use underwriting tools, techniques and program structures to write profitable business while maintaining disciplined adherence to underwriting and service standards.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with national and large regional brokers assigned to you.
- Successfully execute your territorial business plan to achieve financial objectives.
- Achieve annual account retention objectives through effective account stewardship practices.
- Achieve annual growth objectives for your territory by building a robust pipeline of viable opportunities and displaying strong sales behaviors to successfully acquire new accounts.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external partners to ensure that your accounts receive a high level of service.
- Maintain satisfactory underwriting quality control standards.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of casualty lines underwriting experience; national accounts loss-sensitive casualty underwriting experience preferred.
- Able to coordinate service team to meet day to day demands.
- Able to articulate the benefits of strong loss prevention programs, proactive claims management and effective RMIS capabilities. Strong organizational and workflow management skills. Ability to work independently.
- Able to seek out and attract new business opportunities within a defined territory.
- Proven track record of strong sales practices and excellent presentation skills to brokers and clients
- College degree in finance, accounting, economics or insurance is strongly preferred.
- Valid driver's license as a company pool car may be provided.
- Ability to travel to be in front of clients and producers.
Location:
This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near our Chicago, IL office will have the expectation of working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who reside in the Central United States 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:
$121,760 - $194,520
The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
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