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The Hartford Executive Underwriter, Architects & Engineers Professional Liability in New York, New York
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.
We’re in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They’re at the center of everything we do – and by joining us, you’ll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with just the right amount of coverage they need to pursue their unique interests.
Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they’ve always been done isn’t a part of the job. Here, you’ll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And you’ll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose.
The Executive Underwriter will serve as a key member of the Retail Design Professional Liability Team reporting directly to the Managing Director. The Retail Design Professional Liability Team focuses on professional liability for Architects, Engineers and Design Consultants.
We’ll Be a Good Match if You Have:
A customer-first mindset, putting our customers at the center of everything you do.
A passion for making decisions through both analyzing data and employing critical thinking skills.
A team spirit and desire to work collaboratively.
A financial mindset to help make the best decisions.
Ability to own our work and following through on commitments.
Ability to decipher and execute within a fluid and changing business environment.
An understanding of how to build relationships and trust among diverse groups.
The ability to advance their careers into technical OR leadership positions.
Responsibilities:
Territory Analysis and Planning: Comprehends strategy; identifies brokers who can begin or further partner with The Hartford in support of these strategies. Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal business partners and external brokers and clients. Negotiates appropriate policy terms and conditions with brokers. In collaboration with management, develops a pipeline of prospective accounts and persistently pursues them. Has keen insight into competitors’ strengths, weaknesses and strategies to capitalize on the ability to write profitable business.
Sales Excellence: Asks probing questions and listens carefully to uncover the customer's circumstances, needs, motivations and concerns. Articulates and sells The Hartford's value proposition, including its distribution, geographic, products and strategies, etc. Prepares for each account meeting and demonstrates that preparation with thoughtful questions.
Technical/Underwriting Discipline and Product Knowledge: Demonstrates ability to properly analyze, select and recommend target business. Demonstrates skill in analysis of loss and risk information, recognition of "red flags" and inconsistencies in information, appropriate evaluation and efficiency in determining and obtaining "need to know" information. Knows the Hartford Financial Lines risk appetite and proactively communicates it to brokers. Knowledgeable in various coverage forms and policy language; appropriately utilizes forms and exclusions; effectively articulates features/benefits of The Hartford products and services; accurately communicates to brokers regarding language requests; drafts language changes for legal review.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
5 + years of professional liability underwriting experience – architects and engineers 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.
Established book of broker contacts
Ability to travel approximately 15% - 25%
Location:
This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of the posted office locations will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near one of the posted office locations 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:
$121,760 - $182,640
Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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