Senior Builders Risk Underwriter - Strategic Leader

The Hartford; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Builders Risk Underwriter to quarterback the sales and underwriting process, building exceptionally strong relationships with agents and brokers to ensure The Hartford is the carrier of choice.

This role requires 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience, strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to travel 25-35%. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement across multiple cities, including Chicago, with a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of P&C commercial carrier underwriting experience.
• Builders Risk underwriting 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.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% - 35%.

Responsibilities

• Quarterback the sales and underwriting process by building strong relationships with agents and brokers.
• Manage account stewardship and the sales process from strategic planning to operational excellence.
• Develop cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team.
• Collaborate with leaders to mentor and guide teams to win in the market.

Skills

P&C underwriting

Builders Risk underwriting

Relationship building

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Builders Risk Underwriter to quarterback the sales and underwriting process, building exceptionally strong relationships with agents and brokers to ensure The Hartford is the carrier of choice.

This role requires 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience, strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to travel 25-35%. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement across multiple cities, including Chicago, with a competitive base salary.