Senior Construction Underwriter

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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.

Middle & Large Business Construction Underwriter
Location: Hybrid – Brea, CA (agency visits/in-office Tuesday through Thursday)

At The Hartford, we help people achieve amazing things by protecting what matters most. As a Construction Underwriter, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—joining a team known across the industry for delivering just the right coverage to help our customers pursue their unique goals.

What You’ll Do
As a Middle & Large Business Construction Underwriter, you’ll lead the sales and underwriting process for complex construction accounts. You’ll build strong, lasting relationships with agents and brokers, ensuring The Hartford is their carrier of choice. Your role will include:
•    Driving strategic planning and operational excellence
•    Managing account stewardship and renewal strategies
•    Identifying cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team
•    You’ll collaborate with a high-performing, results-oriented team—where approachable leaders mentor, inspire, and celebrate success together.

What Sets This Role Apart
•    A seat at the table with key decision-makers
•    A culture that values innovation over tradition
•    Career growth in the direction you choose—technical or leadership
•    A collaborative, inclusive environment where your voice matters

We’ll Be a Good Match If You Have:
•    A customer-first mindset and collaborative spirit
•    Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
•    Financial acumen and sound judgment
•    Ownership mentality with follow-through
•    Adaptability in a dynamic environment
•    Relationship-building skills across diverse groups
•    A drive to grow and challenge the status quo

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
•    3+ years of construction casualty underwriting experience (preferred)
•    Proven success building internal and external partnerships
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills
•    Strong organizational and decision-making abilities
•    High energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and resilience
•    Valid driver’s license (company pool car may be provided)

Note: Final position title will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
 

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:

$78,000 - $184,800

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

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