Full-Time

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

Updated on 8/1/2026

The Hartford

The Hartford

10,001+ employees

Provides personal and commercial insurance coverage

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Right-to-work details are required before application.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • Proven experience in an Executive Assistant and Office Management role within a corporate or professional services environment.
  • Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage complex workloads, coordinate multiple activities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgement and proactively resolve issues with minimal direction, ensuring the smooth running of executive and office operations.
  • Highly professional with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion and integrity.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external partners.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables.
  • Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to changing priorities and demands.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence in working with a range of business systems.
  • A reasonable educational standard, with graduate or A-levels minimum.
  • Significant experience providing senior-level executive support within a complex organisational environment.
  • Experience managing office and facilities operations, including front-of-house and Executive PA functions.
  • Proven ability to support senior stakeholders with competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.
  • Strong financial and commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets and expenses.
  • The role is based in London, UK, and applicants must have the necessary right-to-work status before applying.
Responsibilities
  • Provide proactive, forward-thinking support to the CEO and Head of International HR by anticipating needs and resolving issues before they arise.
  • Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Act as a gatekeeper and facilitator, enabling effective use of executives’ time.
  • Coordinate leadership meetings, board-level interactions, and key stakeholder engagements.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with brokers, suppliers, and colleagues across the business.
  • Prepare high-quality documents, including presentations, briefings, and internal communications.
  • Arrange complex travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, and logistics.
  • Create monthly expense reports for the CEO and Head of HR, including approving expense reports on the CEO’s behalf.
  • Support senior stakeholders and act on behalf of executives when required.
  • Coordinate events and ensure seamless delivery.
  • Maintain effective office systems, including data management and record keeping.
  • Manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficiency and high standards.
  • Oversee kitchen facilities, office space, and maintenance issues to create a productive working environment.
  • Develop and manage relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
  • Manage and monitor the office facilities budget, ensuring cost control and value for money.
  • Manage and approve monthly invoices relating to office and business expenditure.
  • Drive continuous improvement in office systems, processes, and ways of working.
  • Review, maintain, and implement health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Support the development and performance of the front-of-house team and Executive PA to foster a high-performing team culture.
  • Ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • Adhere to company-wide standards and ensure that policies and procedures are adequately documented.
  • Undertake continued professional development and comply with company procedures.
  • Perform other reasonable duties related to the role as assigned by the company.

The Hartford provides personal and commercial insurance and risk-management services. Its offerings include auto, home, renters, and various business coverages (such as workers’ compensation and property/casualty lines) designed to shield individuals and organizations from financial losses. Policies work by customers paying premiums in exchange for coverage and access to claims handling and loss-prevention resources; when a loss happens, claims teams assess and pay covered damages, and risk-management tools help reduce risk over time. The company differentiates itself through a long history of service, financial strength, and a focus on helping customers beyond the policy, including community and social impact programs, industry-specific expertise, and strong support for small businesses. The Hartford’s goal is to protect people and businesses from uncertain risks and to make a positive impact in the communities it serves.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Hartford, Connecticut

Founded

1810

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Randy Larsen strengthens broker-channel insight and acquisition discipline.
  • Cross-selling across P&C, benefits, and funds can lift revenue per customer.
  • Diversified earnings mix helps offset volatility in any single segment.

What critics are saying

  • Aggressive small-commercial pricing from specialists pressures renewal retention and margins.
  • Digital quoting rivals can steal agents and compress new-business profitability.
  • Catastrophe losses in commercial P&C can erase underwriting gains quickly.

What makes The Hartford unique

  • Multiline U.S. insurer spanning commercial P&C, benefits, and mutual funds.
  • Centuries-old brand founded in 1810, with Hartford, Connecticut headquarters.
  • AARP auto and home partnership provides durable affinity distribution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 23rd, 2026
Hartford Insurance targets cluster around $150 amid underwriting strength and P&C cycle concerns

Hartford Insurance Group has drawn price targets from several research firms clustering around US$150, aligning with a model fair value estimate of US$150.85. Goldman Sachs, Keefe Bruyette, Wells Fargo, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citi, Morgan Stanley and UBS have raised targets to the US$150-160 range, citing confidence in Hartford's underwriting and pricing execution. However, concerns remain about softening property and casualty market conditions. Goldman Sachs and BofA flag increased capital supply and competition pressuring growth, whilst BofA notes loss costs may be rising faster than prices in some lines. Hartford recently joined Centro Benefits' digital quoting ecosystem, opened a technology hub in Columbus, Ohio, and repurchased 3 million shares for US$400 million between October and December 2025.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 1st, 2026
Hartford Insurance reports Q4 core earnings of $1.1B, plans to boost quarterly buybacks to $450M

The Hartford Insurance Group reported fourth-quarter core earnings of $1.1 billion ($4.06 per share) and a full-year core earnings return on equity of 19.4%. Business insurance written premium grew 8%, whilst personal insurance showed improved combined ratios and employee benefits maintained solid margins. Net investment income rose 17% to $832 million in the fourth quarter. The company repurchased approximately $400 million of stock and plans to increase quarterly buybacks to $450 million. It also boosted catastrophe protection coverage to $1.9 billion and expects roughly $2.9 billion in net dividends from operating companies in 2026. Management is pursuing an "AI-first" strategy across claims, underwriting and operations. The company is rolling out its Prevail platform across agency and direct channels, with 10 states currently live and approximately 30 launches planned by early 2027.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 30th, 2026
The Hartford reports 19.4% ROE with $3.8B core earnings in 2025

The Hartford reported strong 2025 results with core earnings of $3.8 billion and a 19.4% core earnings return on equity. Fourth quarter core earnings reached $1.1 billion, or $4.6 per diluted share. Business Insurance delivered robust 8% top-line growth with an 88.5% underlying margin. The unit benefited from strong new business, stable retention and disciplined underwriting. Small business maintained its industry-leading position with $6 billion in written premium and an 88.9% underlying combined ratio. Personal Insurance achieved a pivotal milestone as auto reached targeted profitability whilst homeowners continued strong performance. Employee Benefits reported an 8.2% core earnings margin, led by favourable group life mortality trends. CEO Christopher Swift credited the results to the company's AI-driven modernisation efforts, particularly in claims processing, underwriting and customer service operations. The Hartford is deploying Amazon's call centre technology and advancing its data science capabilities.

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Oct 29th, 2024
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Benzinga
Sep 12th, 2023
Beam Benefits Closes On $40 Million Fundraise

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Benefits, the digitally-led employee benefits company, today announced that it raised $40 million, bringing the company's total funding to over $200 million and increasing its valuation by 25% since the company's Series E raise in early 2021 .The round was led by existing investor Georgian , with broad sponsorship from a combination of new, existing, and strategic partner investors.Beam is on track to grow its revenue 40% year-over-year with its expanded benefits portfolio and continued investment in new platform capabilities . Over the past 18 months, Beam has launched six new benefits products and plans to add more in-demand products in the future."Our most recent funding is an incredible accomplishment, especially in the face of today's economic headwinds, and marks a significant step forward in our company's aggressive growth plans," says Alex Frommeyer, Beam's Co-Founder and CEO.This announcement comes on the heels of other growth news for the company. Recently, The Hartford and Beam Benefits released news of a strategic relationship supporting product expansion efforts for both companies.Tens of thousands of employers across the country choose Beam due to its simple and smart approach to employee benefits. Its digital-first tools, such as the Beam Quoting Tool, cut down or eliminate paperwork entirely and can deliver a quote in under 30 seconds. Hundreds of thousands of members love Beam too – due to the ease and simplicity of use, its app carries a 4.7/5 average rating on the Apple App Store with over 1,300 ratings.The capital raised will be used to further propel Beam's growth, including investment in its digital platform, which makes it easier for brokers to quote, enroll, and manage a full suite of ancillary products for their SMB clients.About Beam BenefitsBeam Benefits is a digitally-led employee benefits company that offers dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health coverage