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Executive Underwriter, National Accounts Casualty

The Hartford
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Executive Underwriter - UW07CD

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.

As an Executive Underwriter in National Accounts at The Hartford, you will be responsible for the casualty lines of National Accounts (typically accounts with more than 500 employees) which are written utilizing loss sensitive plans, such as large deductibles and self-insured retentions. You will underwrite and manage a book of business as well as working with brokers and clients on servicing that book, driving new business opportunities, and developing relationships with assigned brokers located throughout the territory that are assigned to.

Responsibilities

  • Creatively use underwriting tools, techniques, and program structures to write profitable business while maintaining disciplined adherence to underwriting and service standards.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with national and large regional brokers assigned to you.
  • Successfully execute your territorial business plan to achieve financial objectives.
  • Achieve annual account retention objectives through effective account stewardship practices.
  • Achieve annual growth objectives for your territory by building a robust pipeline of viable opportunities and displaying strong sales behaviors to successfully acquire new accounts.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external partners to ensure that your accounts receive a high level of service.
  • Maintain satisfactory underwriting quality control standards.

Qualifications

  • At least 3 to 5 years of workers compensation and casualty lines underwriting experience with a preference towards loss-sensitive casualty business.
  • Able to coordinate service team to meet day to day demands.
  • Able to articulate the benefits of strong loss prevention programs, proactive claims management and effective RMIS capabilities. Strong organizational and workflow management skills. Ability to work independently.
  • Able to seek out and attract new business opportunities within a defined territory.
  • Proven track record of strong sales practices and excellent presentation skills to brokers and clients
  • College degree in finance, accounting, economics or insurance is strongly preferred.
  • Valid driver's license as a company pool car may be provided.
  • Ability to travel to be in front of clients and producers.

Location:

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the Chicago, IL office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

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:

$124,000 - $186,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

Salary : $124,000 - $186,000

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