P&C Middle Market Underwriter

The Hartford; Town of Clinton (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Clinton, NY is seeking a seasoned P&C Middle Market Underwriter to manage and underwrite a diverse book, advise brokers, and drive renewal and new business strategies. This hybrid role requires strong communication, analytical thinking and relationship-building skills to navigate complex accounts.

You will operate with a client-first mindset, applying underwriting guidelines, delivering solutions, and collaborating with internal partners to achieve business goals in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of P&C Middle Market broker-facing underwriting experience.
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining relationships with partners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking to assess business problems and propose solutions.
• High energy self-starter with resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong time, organizational and desk management skills.
• Goal-oriented with ability to deliver outcomes.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manages and underwrites a Middle Market book of business.
• Analyzes agency book on a quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action.
• Applies underwriting guidelines when making decisions.
• Underwrites highly complex business with limited senior support and occasional referrals.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and governance.
• Leads agency management: strategies for new/renewal accounts and sales plans.
• Acts as trusted advisor to brokers and agents.

Skills

P&C underwriting

Broker relationships

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Senior Underwriter - UW08BA

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.

The Hartford is seeking a highly skilled P&C Middle Market Underwriter, who is responsible for the following:

• Manages and Underwrites a Middle Market book of business
• Analyzes agency book on quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action
• Expertly applies all applicable Underwriting guidelines when making decisions
• Capable of underwriting highly complex business and will require limited support from senior underwriters and infrequent referral activity to complete quotes
• Has thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and governance
• Agency Management which includes creating, driving and execution of strategies for new and/or renewal accounts (prospective book management, executes on the mix strategy, low strategy, territorial and agency sales plans, etc.)
• Acts as a trusted advisor and solution provider to Brokers and Agents

Qualifications

• 3+ years of P&C Middle Market Broker-facing Carrier Underwriting experience required; position title and tier will be determined upon careful review of selected candidate's qualifications
• 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
• Valid driver’s license (company pool car may be provided)

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in the Clinton, NY office or making sales calls 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:

$96,400 - $144,600

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