What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Director position at Hartford Fire Ins. Co?
Underwriting Director - UQ06CD We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Based in Hartford, CT, this position supports the Office of the Chief Underwriting Officer’s mission to drive underwriting excellence across the Personal, Commercial and Specialty businesses at The Hartford. This role will support a variety of strategic initiatives and operating routines designed to refine, improve and expand the Hartford’s enterprise underwriting capabilities including engagement with underwriting Communities of Practice, development and refinement of underwriting governance protocols and close collaboration with various functional areas that help support underwriting. In addition, the position will provide consultation and technical underwriting expertise in connection with P&C referral activity within the OCUO. Accordingly, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate deep underwriting knowledge, exemplary communication skills and the ability to engage with leaders across the company. WORK ARRANGEMENTS: This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office (Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). RESPONSIBLITIES: Support the OCUO’s strategic initiatives and assists the Business Units in delivering plan results. Support referrals activity from the field. Support OCUO Underwriting Governance activities including underwriting quality, new product development and authority management. Identify opportunities and support efforts to develop consistent underwriting processes and procedures across the Enterprise. Drive execution efforts across all business and functional areas, including providing status reports to Senior Leadership Lead or support initiatives to build innovative tools, capabilities and/or processes needed to support our future-state underwriting organization. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Commercial Lines Underwriting, Product Management or comparable role is required; CPCU or similar designation attractive. Strong technical underwriting skills in core P&C lines of business; experience in property and marine lines lines a plus. Keen interest in emerging insurance issues and demonstrated ability to draw connections between existing business strategies and evolving threats and opportunities. Solid understanding of underwriting governance mechanisms, i.e. quality management, underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority. Strong analytical & problem-solving skills; solution-oriented mindset with the ability to engage in new ways of looking at problems, processes and solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills; good comfort level in developing and delivering presentations to business leaders. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills; ability to interact and collaborate with a broad array of business and functional area colleagues to solve business problems. Experience building and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $136,400 - $204,600 Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age About Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are – and have been for more than 200 years. We’re devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees—continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it’s these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day. About Us Our Culture What It’s Like to Work Here Perks & Benefits Legal Notice Accessibility Statement Producer Compensation EEO Privacy Policy California Privacy Policy Your California Privacy Choices International Privacy Policy Canadian Privacy Policy Unincorporated Areas of LA County, CA (Applicant Information) MA Applicant Notice Hartford India Prospective Personnel Privacy Notice
Salary : $136,400 - $204,600
