Assistant Managing Director, Technology and Life Sciences- Middle Market Renewal Underwriting Center

The Hartford

4.5

(70)

Chicago, IL

Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 76% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 87% would recommend this company to other women
  • 90% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
  • The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
  • Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.
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    Position summary

    rofit center plan for Express Accounts, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and agency relationship objectives.

    Key Responsibilities

    Team Leadership & Management

    • Lead, manage, and develop a team of up to 12 regionally based Technology and/or Life Science underwriters

      • Tech or LS split based on candidate's experience/focus
    • Drive strong underwriting behaviors and discipline through oversight, quality management, and compliance processes.

    • Attract, select, and develop high-caliber talent, ensuring staff continuity and planning for future talent needs.

    • Foster a high-performing team culture focused on engagement, collaboration, and open dialogue.

    • Actively manage team workload to meet service deadlines for renewals and new business.

    • Implement active performance management and meaningful development planning

    Strategic Underwriting & Referral Management

    • Serve as a subject matter expert for Technology and/or Life Science lines of business, providing guidance on complex risk decisions.

    • Maintain higher level of underwriting authority, conducting quality assurance and referrals for the team.

    • Support staff in improving core underwriting competencies and agency management skills.

    • Lead by example in maximizing client retention, account expansion, and net profitable growth.

    Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

    • Provide dedicated point of contact for aligned divisions regarding pricing and underwriting for renewals.

    • Work closely with Regional Office Management and segment leaders to evaluate and execute renewal strategies.

    • Act as escalation point for renewals and policy change transactions.

    • Partner with Home Office, divisional, and industry stakeholders to develop and implement segment-specific strategies.

    Talent Development

    • Coach and mentor underwriters, including onboarding new hires and supporting talent pipelining and recruiting efforts.

    • Participate in interview and onboarding processes, soliciting internal and external talent.

    • Support development of CORE/SOAR graduates and emerging talent.

    Qualifications

    • 5+ years of multi-line commercial underwriting experience, with a focus on Technology and/or Life Science segments preferred.

    • Demonstrated agency territorial management and superior technical knowledge.

    • Highly proficient in Policy Center and Hartford workflows.

    • Strong financial/business acumen and analytical skills.

    • Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring, delegation, and workflow management.

    • Effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

    • Strong organizing and planning skills; able to optimize resources and drive results.

    • BA/BS degree preferred.

    Location & Work Arrangement

    This role offers a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates near an office location are expected to work in-office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Remote candidates will be required to attend in-person meetings as business needs arise.

    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:
    $108,000 - $162,000
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

    Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 76% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 87% would recommend this company to other women
  • 90% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
  • The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
  • Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.