The Hartford · 1 month ago
Small Business E&S Binding Underwriter - Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company focused on helping people achieve their goals. They are seeking a Small Business E&S Binding Underwriter to provide creative solutions for the small business excess market, while collaborating with brokers and managing a geographic book of business.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
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