Reinsurance Relationship Manager

The Hartford•Hartford, CT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Relationship Manager Group Reinsurance Plus (GRP), a segment of the Employee Benefits Division at The Hartford, partners with insurance carriers and health plans to deliver private label employee benefits and reinsurance solutions. We’re looking for a relationship builder who thrives at the intersection of client engagement, market insight, and solution delivery. As a Relationship Manager , you’ll lead high-impact initiatives that drive growth, strengthen partnerships, and deliver tailored reinsurance strategies for our clients marketing group life, disability and supplemental health products. Join our team as a Relationship Manager , where you’ll build strong relationships, drive growth, and deliver strategic solutions that make a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in business, insurance, or related field
5+ years in underwriting, actuarial, finance, or relationship management roles in the group benefits industry.
Strong understanding of group insurance products (life, disability, supplemental health) and awareness of market trends and regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present solutions clearly to senior leaders and negotiate win-win solutions.
Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and apply insights to drive strategic decisions and client solutions.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proactive, team-oriented, and comfortable engaging with senior leadership and representing the company at industry events.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for document creation, market-ready presentation development, and data analysis & reporting.
Willing to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with reinsurance structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership : Understand client goals and market trends to develop and execute initiatives that support growth and differentiation.
Relationship Management : Through proactive outreach, be the trusted point of contact for clients and intermediaries, fostering engagement, trust and resolving issues promptly.
Sales Growth & Retention : Identify cross-sell opportunities to expand partnerships, lead renewal delivery and negotiations, and implement strategies that ensure long-term client loyalty.
Problem Solving : Take ownership of complex challenges, coordinating across teams to deliver timely, effective solutions.
Performance Management : Monitor client portfolios, lead quarterly reviews, and create action plans to improve results.
Market Presence : Represent the organization at industry events and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Collaboration : Work closely with internal teams to align client strategies with business objectives.
Education & Advocacy : Deliver sessions to showcase our solutions and capabilities to clients and intermediaries.
Data-Driven Insights : Analyze performance metrics to identify opportunities and guide decision-making.
Best Practices : Maintain relationship management best practices to support business resiliency and promote seamless, consistent client experiences.