Middle & Large Commercial Underwriting Associate - Grand Rapids/Troy MI

our underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, we value self-starters, and all ideas are welcome. It's where opportunities exist to hone your underwriting skills by working with our sales teams, experienced underwriters, and other leaders - and your career path can take any direction you might choose.

As part of our Commercial Underwriter Onboarding and Risk Education (CORE) development program, you'll gain an experience of a lifetime. Our 20-week program begins July 2024 and includes self-directed and virtual classroom learning sessions. What's more, you'll get on-the-job work experience as well as integrated sales training with support from your mentor and manager to round out your Commercial Underwriting experience. After the formal program concludes, you'll have the knowledge to begin a formal career here, with us behind you every step of the way.

This role will allow for a hybrid work schedule working three days in the office and two days from home.

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 skills

• A team spirit and desire to work collaboratively

• A financial mindset to help make the best decisions

• Ability to own your 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

Qualifications:

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

• 3+ years of Insurance experience preferred

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills

• Ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations, and propose solutions

• Possession of resilience and an entrepreneurial spirit

• Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills

• Goal oriented with a strong desire to deliver outcomes in timely manner

• Acts with a sense of urgency and is responsive to internal and external customer needs

• Strong sales skills with the ability to negotiate and sell all messages including with those that may be difficult

• Challenge the status quo to implement improvement and compete to win

• A valid driver's license is required, as use of a company pool car will be necessary for periodic travel

• Demonstrates satisfactory progress during the Training Program and achieve passing scores on all tests, case studies, and foundational underwriting assessments

Potential to travel during training may exist

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:

$58,960 - $88,440

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