The Hartford - Chicago, IL
posted 5 months ago
The Life Sciences Underwriter position at The Hartford is a pivotal role within the Technology & Life Sciences Center Team, which is recognized for its high performance and versatility. This team is dedicated to driving success through collaboration and innovation, and the selected candidate will play a crucial part in this mission. The role involves underwriting for the Life Science industry, specifically focusing on Property & Casualty lines, including Products and Excess Liability. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the renewal process, which includes strategic planning to create new business opportunities, account expansion, and cross-selling initiatives. This position requires a strong understanding of underwriting guidelines and the ability to apply them effectively when making decisions. In this role, the underwriter will be expected to underwrite renewal business, identify account rounding opportunities, and manage new business cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. The underwriter will also consult with Subject Matter Experts for renewals that exceed their individual authority level and will be responsible for influencing renewal retention and risk-reward outcomes using pricing and underwriting tools. Acting as a trusted advisor to the agency, the underwriter will partner with other underwriters in their assigned territory to enhance results and build deeper relationships with Hartford agencies. Additionally, the underwriter will be responsible for sourcing opportunities for team members and consulting with agents to address coverage questions and direct them to appropriate resources within The Hartford. Excellent service delivery to both internal and external customers is paramount, and the underwriter must be responsive to their needs in a timely manner.