National Accounts Underwriter

The Hartford; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking an Executive Underwriter to lead casualty underwriting for national accounts, typically 500+ employees. You will underwrite opportunities from brokers and agents, manage renewals, and collaborate with Field Team to drive growth and profitability.

This role emphasizes rigorous analysis of risk, mastery of loss rating concepts, and adherence to guidelines while escalating when needed. Hybrid or remote work options are available, with offices in Hartford, CT or nearby

Qualifications

• 5+ years of P&C carrier underwriting experience.
• National Accounts loss-sensitive experience preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinker with sound decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite casualty lines for accounts with typically 500+ employees.
• Assist Field Team in underwriting new business opportunities from brokers and agents, and manage renewals.
• Rigorously analyze information to assess and price risk for each account.
• Collaborate with Field Team on portfolio management and growth in the assigned territory.
• Maintain profitability and strong returns on the book; escalate when guidelines need adjustment.

Skills

P&C underwriting

National Accounts

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship management

Job description

Executive Underwriter - UW07CD

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 National Accounts Underwriter at The Hartford, you'll be responsible for underwriting the casualty lines for accounts with typically more than 500 employees, which are written utilizing loss sensitive plans, such as Large Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. You will assist the Field Team in underwriting new business opportunities from brokers and agents, as well as manage a renewal book of business. You'll rigorously analyze underwritten information to assess and price risk for each account and new business opportunities. As a National Accounts Underwriter, you will be responsible for collaborating with your field team in underwriting portfolio management and growth in your assigned territory while maintaining strong returns and profitability. Identify and analyze information on risks' operations and key exposures/controls. Determining what additional information is necessary to perform a thorough analysis. Identify and analyze loss trends and understanding sources of loss information and differences in quality and applicability of the sources. Develop mastery level knowledge of loss rating concepts for each line. Analyzing relationship between outside factors and the model, and adjusts loss rating accordingly, justifying position. Develop mastery level knowledge of all rating plans and variable options. Making appropriate pricing decisions that balance need for growth and profit. Understanding the effect that individual account decisions have on overall book. Follow all underwriting & pricing guidelines and obtain management approval if warranted. Recognize when guidelines may need adjustment and escalating to the management team. Develop mastery of coverage forms evaluate and set coverage terms, utilizing company and National Account guidance to respond to account/broker requests Maintain positive and productive relationships with Field Team. Communicating all decisions effectively, including those from National Accounts' management. Identify opportunities to expand the reach and profitability of The Hartford's National Account's business. In collaboration with the field team involved in new business or renewal presentations/meetings with accounts and/or brokers as needed. Identify areas for improvement in tools and in various projects to support National Accounts growth and profitability objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of P&C Carrier underwriting experience is required;
• National Accounts loss-sensitive 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.

Preferred locations - Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT or Dallas / Frisco area

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates 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: $124,000 - $186,000

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

About Us

Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn't just what we do. It's who we are - and have been for more than 200 years. We're devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees - continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it's these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.