Executive Underwriter or Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine (Chicago)

Executive Underwriter - UW07CD Senior Underwriter - UW08CA

Were 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.

Were 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. Theyre at the center of everything we do and by joining us, youll 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 theyve always been done isnt a part of the job. Here, youll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And youll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose.

As an Inland Marine Underwriter within the Middle & Large Business organization,you will quarterback the sales and underwriting process by building exceptionally strong and lasting relationships with agents and brokers, ensuring that The Hartford is the carrier of choice.Success in this role will also entail effective account stewardship by managing the sales process from strategic planning to operational excellence and developing cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team.

We have a collaborative and results oriented environment, where approachable industry leaders mentor and inspire their teams to win in the market and have fun while doing it.

Well 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Executive Underwriter title: 5+ years of commercial Inland Marine production underwriting experience

• Senior Underwriter title: 3+ years of commercial Inland Marine production underwriting experience

• Expertise in underwriting construction, transportation, and renewable energy risks 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.

• Valid driver's license, as company pool car may be provided

• Position title level will be determined after careful review of candidate qualifications.

Location:

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations in Cincinnati, OH; Independence, OH; Columbus; OH; Troy, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; or Chicago; IL will have the expectation of working in an office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

Candidates must reside within the States of Ohio, Michigan, or Illinois.

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 Hartfords 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:

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

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