The Hartford · 13 hours ago
Bond Marketing Manager - Western Territory
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference, and they are seeking a Bond Marketing Manager for the Western Territory. This leadership role involves advancing the Digital and Small Specialty Surety business, managing a high-volume portfolio, and building a team of underwriters to drive performance and market presence.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the lead marketing underwriter for the region, responsible for production, servicing, and strategic oversight of the portfolio
Set the digital and small commercial surety business plan for the territory in alignment with the broader Commercial Surety line of business strategy
Apply a deep understanding of Hartford’s appetite and positioning to drive targeted marketing and sales efforts
Initiate and lead marketing activities with agents, brokers, and customers—leveraging both in-person and virtual channels to maximize reach and impact
Oversee recommendations for surety programs, ensuring alignment with underwriting standards and business goals
Build and lead a high-performing underwriting team, while maintaining full accountability for the book’s performance
Promote Hartford’s digital capabilities—including API and Bond Sales platforms—to streamline transactions and enhance broker experience
Prepare and manage budgets, business plans, and expense controls to ensure efficient and profitable growth
Act as a liaison between regional and Small Specialty underwriting teams to ensure consistency, alignment, and execution across the organization
This role requires approximately 30–40% travel across the Commercial West territory to support broker engagement, marketing initiatives, and regional strategy execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5 + years of Surety underwriting experience or similar credit oriented/ insurance lines preferred
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 compete to win
Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills
Valid Driver's license as a company car may be provided
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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