E&S Wholesale Binding Underwriter - Navigators, a Brand of The Hartford

e isn't a part of the job. Here, you'll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And you'll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose.

The E&S Wholesale Binding Division of Navigators, a brand of The Hartford, is dedicated to providing creative solutions to meet the demands of a dynamic small business excess market.

We'll 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 data and employing critical thinking.

• 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 ability to advance their careers into technical OR leadership positions.

Responsibilities include:

• Referral Underwriter for a geographic book of business

• Analyzes geographic and individual book on quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action. Identifies potential quality management concerns and addresses appropriately.

• Expertly applies all applicable Underwriting guidelines when making decisions.

• Capable of underwriting highly complex business and will require limited support from leadership and infrequent referral activity to complete quotes

• Broker Management which includes creating, driving and execution of strategies for new business growth and/or renewal retention (prospective book management, executes on the mix strategy, low strategy, territorial plans, etc.)

• Acts as a trusted advisor and solution provider to Brokers

• Partnership with E&S Binding Underwriting & Sales leadership identifying trends and recommending enhancements for increased profitable growth

• Up to 25% travel (predominantly within territory)

• Coaching and Mentoring new hires

• Involved in Sales and Underwriting training and upskilling of the E&S Team

• Acts a role model and informal leader on the team

• Provides referral and workload support where needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience, excess and surplus experience preferred

• Experience working with wholesale insurance brokers preferred

• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, both written and verbal

• 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

Location:

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in one of the following office locations 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday): San Antonio, TX; Charlotte, NC; Hartford, CT; Scottsdale, AZ; Alpharetta, GA; Clinton, NY

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:

$81,120 - 141,840

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

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