Contract Surety Bond Underwriter

The Hartford•King of Prussia, PA

1d•$71,600 - $169,200•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. 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. As a Contract Surety Underwriter at The Hartford you will support the Construction Bond line of business strategies by marketing and underwriting business in partnership with field office specialists.

Requirements

3 + years of contract surety underwriting experience with large account experience is preferred
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 compete to win
Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.
Valid Driver’s license as a company car may be provided

Nice To Haves

ASFB designation preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze and assess underwriting information and complex risk and make recommendations to management.
Maintain disciplined adherence to underwriting and service standards.
Weighs decisions between underwriting standards and customer needs and expectations.
Balances risk relative to return to make effective and acceptable underwriting decisions.
Assist in conducting client meetings/agency calls.
Develop marketing plans and strategies.
Cultivate customer and producer relationships to promote Bond products and services within regional office.
Seek out resources to identify and satisfy customer and producer needs.
Share pertinent information to support product development, market research and identification of business opportunities between Bond lines of business and other Hartford business units.
Implement strategy with area of responsibility in accordance with regional direction.
Effectively utilize the Bond Center to support sales and service objectives.
Ensure achievement of financial goals and business plan objectives.
Manage change effectively and positively.
Utilize system efficiently and effectively.