The Hartford · 1 day ago
Retail Excess Casualty Underwriter
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $185K/yr
3+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference by providing comprehensive coverage and support to its clients. They are seeking a Retail Excess Casualty Underwriter to deliver specialized umbrella and excess solutions, focusing on risk selection, pricing, and account management for midsize and large businesses.
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Responsibilities
Providing technical underwriting expertise in the risk selection, pricing, administration and account management of the Umbrella and Excess book of business
Profitably write and balance the book
Identify appropriate opportunities consistent with risk appetite
Creates, drives and executes on strategies for new and renewal accounts
Consults and provides solutions
Effectively provides excellent account management service of an assigned territory through strategic planning and operational excellence. Has the ability to tailor a service plan for each client based on their individual needs
Positively impacts and influences final account pricing and terms
Establishes and maintains a strong account pipeline
Manages the sales process including planning, operating routines, and monitoring
Is well versed about every aspect of The Hartford's Value proposition to best position us for success
Being professionally demanding and holding internal and external customers accountable
Qualification
Required
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 strong desire to win
Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills
Position title and level will be determined upon careful review of the selected candidate's qualifications and experience
Preferred
3 + years of Commercial P&C Carrier Umbrella, Excess and/or loss sensitive Primary Casualty Underwriting preferred
Benefits
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Company
The Hartford
The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-15IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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