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The Hartford

Regional Bond Manager - Commercial Central

Overland Park, KS

Regional Manager - UW07DA

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.

This position will be responsible for the overall management of the Central Region of The Hartford's Commercial Surety line of business. You and your team will be directly responsible for the production, servicing, and underwriting of this region's commercial surety portfolio.

The Central region is a new region in the Commercial East territory. The Regional Bond Manager will have the opportunity to expand an existing book of business and form a new territory and identity in that territory for Hartford Commercial.

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You will supervise and perform all underwriting functions including marketing, financial & industry analysis and servicing your team's commercial surety portfolio.

The Hartford is proud to offer a hybrid work location model that is designed to support flexibility.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead production underwriter for the territory
  • Profit and loss responsibility for the book of business within the region
  • Supervises a regional team of underwriters, though remains accountable as the ultimate manager of the book of business.
  • Sets the commercial surety business plan for the region, in line with the Commercial Surety LOB strategy.
  • Initiates marketing activities with agents, brokers, and customers.
  • Recruits, hires, and develops underwriters within the territory, both experienced and trainees.
  • Manages recommendations for surety programs.
  • Prepares budgeting, business plans, and expense management.
  • Monitors and manages the quality of the surety portfolio towards profitability.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 5 + years of Surety underwriting experience or similar credit oriented/ insurance lines.
  • 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

Hybrid:

Sustaining The Hartford's unique workplace culture is vital to delivering on our purpose - underwriting human achievement - and continuously producing outstanding results. Our enterprise work model, which reflects a mix of in-office, hybrid, and fully remote roles, helps us attract, retain and develop the talent we need to achieve the company's strategic goals. This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement.

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:

$146,160 - $219,240

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

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Client-provided location(s): Overland Park, KS, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2314840
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
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • 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