Senior Construction Underwriter — Lead Loss-Sensitive Programs

The Hartford; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford seeks an Executive Underwriter to lead construction casualty underwriting, focusing on loss‑sensitive and structured programs with strong pricing and portfolio leadership. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for strategic influence across the portfolio.

You will collaborate with product, actuarial, and sales leadership, manage renewal planning, and pursue cross‑sell opportunities across casualty lines, within a culture that values innovation and results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction casualty underwriting experience preferred.
• Prior commercial construction carrier underwriting experience required.
• Proven success building internal and external partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision‑making abilities.
• High‑energy, entrepreneurial mindset with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting and pricing strategy for complex construction risks, including loss‑sensitive and structured programs.
• Manage account stewardship, renewal planning, and retention strategies.
• Evaluate loss experience, risk controls, and insured financials to support decision‑making.
• Drive strategic planning and operational excellence across your portfolio.
• Identify cross‑sell and up‑sell opportunities across casualty and related lines.
• Collaborate with a high‑performing, results‑oriented team in a shared‑success culture.

Skills

Underwriting strategy

Portfolio management

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The Hartford seeks an Executive Underwriter to lead construction casualty underwriting, focusing on loss‑sensitive and structured programs with strong pricing and portfolio leadership. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for strategic influence across the portfolio.

You will collaborate with product, actuarial, and sales leadership, manage renewal planning, and pursue cross‑sell opportunities across casualty lines, within a culture that values innovation and results.