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Life Sciences Senior Underwriter - New York City

The Hartford

4.5

(70)

New York, NY

Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies Where CEOs Support Gender Diversity in 2022
  • 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

    and up-sell opportunities across the team to expand existing accounts.

    • Apply underwriting guidelines across applicable lines of business with precision and consistency.

    • Maintain strong knowledge of industry regulations, compliance standards, and governance.

    • Make underwriting decisions within individual authority; consult with subject matter experts for complex cases.

    • Influence renewal retention and risk-reward outcomes using pricing tools and strategic planning.

    • Act as a trusted advisor to agency partners, providing guidance and support on Life Sciences risks.

    • Partner with other underwriters in the territory to drive results and deepen agency relationships.

    • Collaborate with agents to answer coverage questions and direct them to appropriate resources.

    • Work with Operations to manage mid-term changes requiring underwriting input.

    • Deliver responsive, high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

    • 3+ years of underwriting experience in the Life Sciences industry, including Products and Excess Liability.

    • Proven success in building and maintaining strong relationships with business partners.

    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

    • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

    • High-energy, self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.

    • Effective time management and organizational skills.

    • Goal-oriented with a focus on delivering results.

    • Ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.

    • Deep technical knowledge and sound decision-making skills.

    Work Arrangement

    This role offers a Hybrid work arrangement:

    • Candidates near a Hartford office are expected to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday if they are not in-market.

    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:
    $96,400 - $180,000
    The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

    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:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies Where CEOs Support Gender Diversity in 2022
  • 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.