P&C Middle Market Underwriter, General Industries

The Hartford; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Pittsburgh is seeking a seasoned P&C Middle Market Underwriter to manage a middle market book, advise brokers, and apply underwriting guidelines. The role combines independent analysis with collaboration in a hybrid work setting.

You will underwrite complex business, maintain relationships, and ensure governance compliance while operating in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of P&C Middle Market broker-facing underwriting experience.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain solid relationships with internal and external partners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to think analytically about business problems and propose solutions.
• High energy self-starter with resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong time, organizational and desk management skills.
• Goal-oriented and capable of delivering outcomes.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win.
• Valid driver’s license (company pool car may be provided).

Responsibilities

• Manages and underwrites a Middle Market book of business.
• Analyzes agency books on a quarterly basis for potential action.
• Applies underwriting guidelines to decisions.
• Underwrites highly complex business with limited senior support.
• Understands applicable laws, regulations and governance for agency management.
• Acts as trusted advisor to Brokers and Agents.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Goal oriented

Problem solving

Desk management

Self-starter

Job description

Executive Underwriter - UW07BD 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. 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 Pittsburgh 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 - $180,000

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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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.