Middle & Large Business Underwriter Trainee/Associate - Excess

The Hartford; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in the United States is seeking an Associate Underwriter on the UYTRAN program to launch a career in commercial underwriting. The role blends classroom learning, hands-on work with mentors, and integrated sales training to build core underwriting skills.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule (three days in office, two days remote) and a clear path from CORE onboarding to a formal underwriting career with growth opportunities within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and Insurance experience
• Up to 3 years of Insurance experience preferred
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations, and propose solutions
• Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world underwriting experience through CORE development program
• Collaborate with sales teams and experienced underwriters
• Participate in self-directed and virtual classroom learning with mentorship
• Hybrid work arrangement with three days in office and two days from home

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Sales skills

Time management

Resilience

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Associate Underwriter - UYTRAN

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.

Underwriting Trainee Opportunities: Gain Real World Experience

We’re in the business of helping people achieve amazing things. From opening a small business to buying a car or home to recovering from illness or injury and so much more, we help people protect the things that matter. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They’re at the heart 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, we value self-starters, and all ideas are welcome. It’s where opportunities exist to hone your underwriting skills by working with our sales teams, experienced underwriters, and other leaders – and your career path can take any direction you might choose.

As part of our Commercial Underwriter Onboarding and Risk Education (CORE) development program, you’ll gain an experience of a lifetime. Our 22-week program begins in July and includes self-directed and virtual classroom learning sessions. What’s more, you’ll get on-the-job work experience as well as integrated sales training with support from your mentor and manager to round out your Commercial Underwriting experience. After the formal program concludes, you’ll have the knowledge to begin a formal career here, with us behind you every step of the way.

This role will allow for a hybrid work schedule working three days in the office and two days from home.

We’ll Be a Good Match if You Have:

• A customer-first mindset, putting our customers at the center of everything you do
• A passion for making decisions through both analyzing data and employing critical thinking skills
• A team spirit and desire to work collaboratively
• A financial mindset to help make the best decisions
• Ability to own your work and following through on commitments
• Ability to decipher and execute within a fluid and changing business environment
• An understanding of how to build relationships and trust among diverse groups

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and Insurance experience
• Up to 3 years of Insurance experience preferred
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations, and propose solutions
• Possession of resilience and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
• Goal oriented with a strong desire to deliver outcomes in timely manner
• Acts with a sense of urgency and is responsive to internal and external customer needs
• Strong sales skills with the ability to negotiate and sell all messages including with those that may be difficult
• Challenge the status quo to implement improvement and compete to win
• A valid driver’s license is required, as use of a company pool car will be necessary for periodic travel
• Demonstrates satisfactory progress during the Training Program and achieve passing scores on all tests, case studies, and foundational underwriting assessments
• Potential to travel during training may exist

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:

$60,800 - $91,200

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