The Hartford · 18 hours ago
Assistant Managing Director, Technology and Life Sciences- Middle Market Renewal Underwriting Center
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company that aims to make a difference by providing comprehensive services beyond traditional coverages. The Assistant Managing Director will lead a team of underwriters in the Technology and Life Sciences segment, focusing on driving growth, retention, and delivering exceptional service while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop a team of up to 12 regionally based Technology and/or Life Science underwriters
Drive strong underwriting behaviors and discipline through oversight, quality management, and compliance processes
Attract, select, and develop high-caliber talent, ensuring staff continuity and planning for future talent needs
Foster a high-performing team culture focused on engagement, collaboration, and open dialogue
Actively manage team workload to meet service deadlines for renewals and new business
Implement active performance management and meaningful development planning
Serve as a subject matter expert for Technology and/or Life Science lines of business, providing guidance on complex risk decisions
Maintain higher level of underwriting authority, conducting quality assurance and referrals for the team
Support staff in improving core underwriting competencies and agency management skills
Lead by example in maximizing client retention, account expansion, and net profitable growth
Provide dedicated point of contact for aligned divisions regarding pricing and underwriting for renewals
Work closely with Regional Office Management and segment leaders to evaluate and execute renewal strategies
Act as escalation point for renewals and policy change transactions
Partner with Home Office, divisional, and industry stakeholders to develop and implement segment-specific strategies
Coach and mentor underwriters, including onboarding new hires and supporting talent pipelining and recruiting efforts
Participate in interview and onboarding processes, soliciting internal and external talent
Support development of CORE/SOAR graduates and emerging talent
Qualification
Required
5+ years of multi-line commercial underwriting experience, with a focus on Technology and/or Life Science segments preferred
Demonstrated agency territorial management and superior technical knowledge
Highly proficient in Policy Center and Hartford workflows
Strong financial/business acumen and analytical skills
Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring, delegation, and workflow management
Effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Strong organizing and planning skills; able to optimize resources and drive results
Preferred
BA/BS degree 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
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