The Hartford

The Hartford

Underwriting Director, Ocean Marine

San Francisco, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$210kDetected 81 days ago
NegotiationSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingMentoringActuarial ScienceUnderwriting

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55Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role65
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too.
  • Join our team as we help shape the future.
  • We're in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and manage a complex portfolio of Ocean Cargo and Marine business, balancing growth, retention, and profitability objectives.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and develop actions to improve profitability, growth, and market positioning.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, clients, and key distribution partners.
  • Drive agency and broker engagement strategies that support profitable growth.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop underwriting talent.
  • Support career development by building both technical underwriting and leadership capabilities within the team.
  • Serve as a technical resource and referral partner for underwriters and business partners.
  • Lead through change while promoting accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Recommend and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency and portfolio performance.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to advance strategic priorities and drive organizational success.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of Ocean Cargo and/or Ocean Marine underwriting experience, including complex middle-market and large account exposures.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes through effective communication and relationship management.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated expertise in ocean cargo, logistics, warehousing, stock throughput, and global supply chain exposures.
  • Superior technical underwriting knowledge, sound judgment, and proven ability to manage underwriting authority and complex risk selection decisions.
  • Strong financial acumen and understanding of portfolio profitability drivers, including pricing adequacy, loss ratio management, and growth metrics.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess business problems, develop recommendations, and implement effective solutions.
  • Proven success developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, agents, clients, and internal business partners.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and portfolio management capabilities.
  • High-energy, self-motivated professional with demonstrated resilience and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Nice to have

  • Established network within the Ocean Marine marketplace preferred.
  • Experience leading underwriting teams, mentoring talent, and influencing organizational initiatives preferred.
  • Experience contributing to underwriting strategy, product enhancement, or process transformation efforts preferred.
  • Marine insurance designations such as CPCU, ARM, AMIM, or equivalent preferred.
  • Active engagement in professional development and industry organizations preferred.

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:
  • $140,000 - $210,000

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