Full-Time

E&S Wholesale Binding Underwriter

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Posted on 1/13/2025

Hartford Financial Services

Hartford Financial Services

10,001+ employees

Insurance and financial services provider

Compensation Overview

$81.1k - $141.8kAnnually

+ Bonus + Long-term Incentives + On-the-spot Recognition

Mid, Senior

Utica, NY, USA + 5 more

More locations: Charlotte, NC, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | Alpharetta, GA, USA | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | Hartford, CT, USA

Hybrid work arrangement with the expectation of working in one of the specified office locations 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Category
Insurance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Financial analysis
Business Strategy
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Referral Underwriter for a geographic book of business
  • Analyzes geographic and individual book on quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action. Identifies potential quality management concerns and addresses appropriately.
  • Expertly applies all applicable Underwriting guidelines when making decisions.
  • Capable of underwriting highly complex business and will require limited support from leadership and infrequent referral activity to complete quotes
  • Broker Management which includes creating, driving and execution of strategies for new business growth and/or renewal retention (prospective book management, executes on the mix strategy, low strategy, territorial plans, etc.)
  • Acts as a trusted advisor and solution provider to Brokers
  • Partnership with E&S Binding Underwriting & Sales leadership identifying trends and recommending enhancements for increased profitable growth
  • Up to 25% travel (predominantly within territory)
  • Coaching and Mentoring new hires
  • Involved in Sales and Underwriting training and upskilling of the E&S Team
  • Acts a role model and informal leader on the team
  • Provides referral and workload support where needed
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience, excess and surplus experience preferred
  • Experience working with wholesale insurance brokers preferred
  • Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • 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
Hartford Financial Services

Hartford Financial Services

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Hartford Financial Services provides insurance and financial products designed to protect individuals and businesses. Their offerings include various types of insurance policies, such as life, auto, and property insurance, which help customers manage risks and secure their financial future. What sets Hartford apart from its competitors is their commitment to not just providing insurance coverage, but also actively contributing to the community and supporting human achievement through various initiatives. The company's goal is to ensure that their clients are not only protected but also empowered to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$77.7M

Headquarters

Hartford, Connecticut

Founded

1810

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven claims management adoption boosts efficiency in insurance processing.
  • Digital transformation with Beam Benefits simplifies employee benefits processes.
  • Geospatial intelligence from CAPE Analytics improves risk assessment and underwriting.

What critics are saying

  • AI-driven solutions like HOMEE increase competition in P&C insurance.
  • Beam Benefits' growth challenges Hartford's market position in employee benefits.
  • Superscript's funding may disrupt traditional insurance models Hartford relies on.

What makes Hartford Financial Services unique

  • Hartford is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
  • The Hartford's critical illness insurance covers a wide range of health conditions.
  • Partnership with CAPE Analytics enhances Hartford's risk assessment with geospatial intelligence.

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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

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