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The Hartford · 3 weeks ago

Sharing & On-Demand Economy Underwriter

Unionville, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company that is committed to making a difference and shaping the future of the industry. They are seeking a Sharing & On-Demand Economy Underwriter to build relationships with clients, manage underwriting processes, and drive new business production while ensuring excellent account management with brokers.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

Responsibilities

Build and leverage personal relationships with key customers that allow Y-Risk to obtain new accounts as well as retain and expand sales to existing accounts. Identify customers' needs and demonstrate how The Hartford's products and services can meet those needs

Achieve the operating plan objectives via new business production through frequent interaction with assigned agents to significantly increase Y-Risk's penetration of the agent's existing books of business

Review submissions and determine appetite to underwrite, underwrite and price new or renewal business, and present quotes to the agent

Maintain knowledge of the Y-Risk direction and plan, including goals and objectives to achieve profit and growth

Plan and prioritize work activities to achieve desired results within necessary time frames

Engage in marketing efforts to increase Y-Risk’s footprint in the industry, including some travel engagements

Reviews, evaluates, quotes, binds & issues new business and assigned renewals

Works with support staff to execute all stages of a submission or policy

Applies any applicable underwriting guidelines

Properly documents customer file in accordance with regulatory and underwriting standards

Researches and prepares any unique coverage forms

Monitors claim experience on written policies

Establishes & maintains quality submission pipeline

Properly responds to any mid-term broker inquiries

Maintains professional relationship provide excellent account management with assigned brokers

Determines & executes strategy to increase quality submissions

Works with brokers to positively influence individual submission/policy outcome

Retains 90%+ of renewal book

Travels as appropriate for book management & relationship building, (approximately once per month averaging 3-5 days per visit)

Qualification

P&C carrier experienceCommercial lines knowledgeAnalytical skillsSales skillsNegotiation skillsRelationship buildingComputer savvyPresentation abilitiesTime managementLeadership qualities

Required

3+ years of P&C carrier commercial lines experience is required; well versed in commercial auto a plus. Open to candidates with Underwriting, Claims, Operations, Sales, and related backgrounds

Sound decision-making and analytical skills

Proven presentation abilities

Stellar sales and negotiation skills

Strong relationship building skills

Ability to travel

High energy self-starter, good decision maker with an entrepreneurial spirit

Solid time management skills

Computer savvy- experience with MS office suite

Demonstrates leadership qualities, entrepreneurial spirit, and is achievement oriented

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in the office / in market 3 days a week in our Unionville, CT office. (Tuesday through Thursday)