Job Description

You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day & not only at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that sounds like you, then you've landed in the right place.

Were in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. Theyre at the center of everything we do and by joining us, youll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with just the right amount of coverage they need to pursue their unique interests. Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way theyve always been done isnt a part of the job. Here, youll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And youll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose.

Well Be a Good Match if You Have:

A customer-first mindset, putting our customers at the center of everything you do.

A passion for making decisions through both analyzing h data and employing critical thinking skills.

A team spirit and desire to work collaboratively.

A financial mindset to help make the best decisions.

Ability to own our work and following through on commitments.

Ability to decipher and execute within a fluid and changing business environment.

An understanding of how to build relationships and trust among diverse groups.

The Hartford is seeking a highly skilled P&C Middle Market Underwriter, who is responsible for the following:

* Manages and Underwrites a Middle Market book of business (new and renewal)

* Analyzes agency book on quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action

* Expertly applies all applicable Underwriting guidelines when making decisions

* Typically manages higher volume and/or higher Total Written Premium goal compared to country-wide standard

* Capable of underwriting highly complex business and will require limited support from senior underwriters and infrequent referral activity to complete quotes

* Has thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and governance

* Agency Management which includes creating, driving and execution of strategies for new and/or renewal accounts (prospective book management, executes on the mix strategy, low strategy, territorial and agency sales plans, etc.)

* Acts as a trusted advisor and solution provider to Brokers and Agents

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

5 + years of P&C Middle Market Broker-facing Carrier Underwriting experience required; existing Broker relationships in Seattle a plus.

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

Position title and tier will be determined upon careful review of selected candidate's qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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