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Director of Underwriting, National Accounts Casualty

The Hartford
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025
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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 the Practice Leader 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 solicit new business opportunities from brokers located throughout the Southeast that are assigned to you as well as manage a renewal book of business. You will also rigorously analyze underwriting information to assess and price the risk for each account and develop a sales strategy for new business opportunities.

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 growth objectives for your territory by building a robust pipeline of viable opportunities and displaying strong sales behaviors to successfully acquire new accounts.
  • Achieve annual account retention objectives through effective account stewardship practices.
  • 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 5 years of workers compensation and casualty lines carrier underwriting experience with a preference towards loss-sensitive casualty business.
  • Strong sales-acumen. Must have strong relationships with area brokers and agents as well as the ability to quickly build new relationships.
  • 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
  • Valid driver's license as a company pool car may be provided.
  • Ability to travel approximately 25-30%
  • Underwriting team management experience preferred
  • This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in one of the offices listed 3 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:

$132,000 - $204,600

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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Salary : $132,000 - $204,600

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