Builders Risk Executive Underwriter

The Hartford; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Builders Risk Underwriter to quarterback the sales and underwriting process, building exceptionally strong relationships with agents and brokers to ensure The Hartford is the carrier of choice.

This role requires 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience, strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to travel 25-35%. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement across multiple cities, including Chicago, with a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of P&C commercial carrier underwriting experience.
• Builders Risk underwriting experience 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 compete to win.
• Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% - 35%.

Responsibilities

• Quarterback the sales and underwriting process by building strong relationships with agents and brokers.
• Manage account stewardship and the sales process from strategic planning to operational excellence.
• Develop cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team.
• Collaborate with leaders to mentor and guide teams to win in the market.

Skills

P&C underwriting

Builders Risk underwriting

Relationship building

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

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. As a Builders Risk Underwriter, you will quarterback the sales and underwriting process by building exceptionally strong and lasting relationships with agents and brokers, ensuring that The Hartford is the carrier of choice. Success in this role will also entail effective account stewardship by managing the sales process from strategic planning to operational excellence and developing cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team. We have a collaborative and results oriented environment, where approachable industry leaders mentor and inspire their teams to win in the market and have fun while doing it.

Qualifications:

• 5 + years of P&C Commercial Carrier underwriting experience
• Builders Risk Underwriting experience 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 compete to win
• Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% - 35%.

Position level and tier to be determined after careful review of selected candidate's qualifications and experience

Location:

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office (Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Morristown, NJ; Boston, MA; Alpharetta, GA) 3 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: $99,600 - $186,000 The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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