Middle & Large Commercial Construction Casualty Underwriter

The Hartford•Walnut Creek, CA

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. Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they’ve always been done isn’t a part of the job. Here, you’ll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And you’ll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose. Middle & Large Business Construction Underwriter At The Hartford, we help people achieve amazing things by protecting what matters most. As a Construction Underwriter, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—joining a team known across the industry for delivering just the right coverage to help our customers pursue their unique goals.

Requirements

3+ years of construction casualty underwriting experience preferred; prior commercial carrier experience required
Proven success building internal and external partnerships
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational and decision-making abilities
High energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and resilience
Valid driver’s license (company pool car may be provided)

Nice To Haves

Customer-first mindset and collaborative spirit
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Financial acumen and sound judgment
Ownership mentality with follow-through
Adaptability in a dynamic environment
Relationship-building skills across diverse groups
A drive to grow and challenge the status quo

Responsibilities

Lead the sales and underwriting process for complex construction accounts.
Build strong, lasting relationships with agents and brokers, ensuring The Hartford is their carrier of choice.
Drive strategic planning and operational excellence.
Manage account stewardship and renewal strategies.
Identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team.