The Hartford

The Hartford

Executive Underwriter, Ocean Marine - Hull & Machinery

New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$186kDetected 80 days ago
NegotiationProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingMentoringUnderwriting

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50Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role65
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
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.
  • What Makes a Successful Candidate The ideal Underwriting Director is a technically strong ocean marine professional who combines underwriting discipline with strong business leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and manage a complex portfolio of Marine Liabilities, Hull & Machinery accounts while 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.
  • 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.
  • Proven success developing and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, agents, clients, and internal business partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess business problems, develop recommendations, and implement effective solutions.

Requirements

  • Experience leading underwriting teams, mentoring talent, and influencing organizational initiatives.
  • Experience contributing to underwriting strategy, product enhancement, or process transformation efforts.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Marine insurance designations such as CPCU, ARM, AMIM, or equivalent.
  • Established network within the Ocean Marine marketplace.
  • Active engagement in professional development and industry organizations.
  • Job title and level will be determined after careful review of the selected candidate's qualifications***
  • Salary Range - Min $99,600- $186,000
  • This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of Marine Liabilities, Hull & Machinery, and/or Ocean Marine underwriting experience, including complex middle-market and large account exposures 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:
  • $99,600-$186,000

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