Inland Marine Executive Underwriter

The Hartford; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Hartford in Morristown, NJ is seeking an Inland Marine Executive Underwriter within the Middle & Large Commercial area to lead the underwriting and sales process, building strong relationships with agents and brokers. This pivotal role emphasizes disciplined risk assessment, strategic account stewardship, and cross-sell opportunities to position Hartford as the carrier of choice.

Hybrid work schedule with office presence three days a week; base pay range provided and additional incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of P&C Commercial Carrier underwriting experience; Inland Marine preferred.
• Expertise in underwriting construction, transportation, and renewable energy risks preferred.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Energetic self-starter with time and desk management skills.
• Valid driver's license; company pool car may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Analyze underwriting information and assess risk; make recommendations to management.
• Maintain adherence to underwriting and service standards.
• Balance risk relative to return to make sound underwriting decisions.
• Assist in client meetings and agency calls.
• Develop marketing plans and strategies.
• Cultivate relationships to promote Marine products regionally.
• Coordinate with Hartford Marine Center to support sales and service objectives.
• Ensure achievement of financial goals and business plan objectives.
• Manage change effectively and utilize systems efficiently.

Skills

P&C underwriting

Inland Marine

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

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. We're in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They're at the center of everything we do - and by joining us, you'll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with just the right amount of coverage they need to pursue their unique interests. 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 an Inland Marine Executive Underwriter within the Middle & Large Commercial organization, 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess underwriting information and complex risk and make recommendations to management.
• Maintain disciplined adherence to underwriting and service standards.
• Weighs decisions between underwriting standards and customer needs and expectations.
• Balances risk relative to return to make effective and acceptable underwriting decisions.
• Assist in conducting client meetings/agency calls.
• Develop marketing plans and strategies.
• Cultivate customer and producer relationships to promote Marine products and services within 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 Marine lines of business and other Hartford business units.
• Effectively utilize the Marine Center to support sales and service objectives.
• Ensure achievement of financial goals and business plan objectives.
• Manage change effectively and positively.
• Utilize system efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of P&C Commercial Carrier production underwriting experience required; Inland Marine preferred.
• Expertise in underwriting construction, transportation, and renewable energy risks 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.
• Valid driver's license, as company pool car may be provided.

Location

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) in the Morristown, NJ; King of Prussia, PA; or New York, NY office.

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.

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

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