Retail Excess and Umbrella Underwriter

$99,040 - $198,360/Yr

The Hartford - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

10,001+ employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Hartford is seeking a Retail Excess and Umbrella Underwriter to join their team in Houston, Texas. This role is pivotal in providing technical underwriting expertise for the Umbrella and Excess book of business, focusing on risk selection, pricing, and account management. The underwriter will work collaboratively within a team known for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering tailored insurance solutions to midsize and large businesses. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires a proactive mindset to challenge the status quo and drive success.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical underwriting expertise in the risk selection, pricing, administration and account management of the Umbrella and Excess book of business.
• Profitably write and balance the book.
• Identify appropriate opportunities consistent with risk appetite.
• Creates, drives and executes on strategies for new and renewal accounts.
• Consults and provides solutions.
• Effectively provides excellent account management service of an assigned territory through strategic planning and operational excellence.
• Positively impacts and influences final account pricing and terms.
• Establishes and maintains a strong account pipeline.
• Manages the sales process including planning, operating routines, and monitoring.
• Is well versed about every aspect of The Hartford's Value proposition to best position us for success.
• Being professionally demanding and holding internal and external customers accountable.

Requirements

• 3 + years of P&C Carrier Umbrella, Excess and/or Casualty Underwriting is required.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• 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 strong desire to win.
• Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Short-term or annual bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• On-the-spot recognition