Senior Underwriter, Technology - Brea / Los Angeles

The Hartford•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Underwriter to join our team. As a Middle and Large Commercial Underwriter in the technology sector, you will quarterback the sales and underwriting process by building exceptionally strong and lasting relationships with agents and brokers, ensuring that The Hartford is the carrier of choice. Success in this role will also entail effective account stewardship by managing the sales process from strategic planning to operational excellence and developing cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across the team. We have a collaborative and results-oriented environment, where approachable industry leaders mentor and inspire their teams to win in the market and have fun while doing it. This role involves managing and underwriting a Middle Market Technology book of business, analyzing agency books for potential action, and expertly applying all applicable Underwriting guidelines. You will be capable of underwriting highly complex business with limited support and will have thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and governance. Agency management, including strategy execution for new and/or renewal accounts, is a key component. You will act as a trusted advisor and solution provider to Brokers and Agents.

Requirements

3+ years of P&C Middle Market or Technology Carrier production underwriting experience is required
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
E&O underwriting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manages and Underwrites a Middle Market Technology book of business
Analyzes agency book on quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action
Expertly applies all applicable Underwriting guidelines when making decisions
Capable of underwriting highly complex business and will require limited support from senior underwriters and infrequent referral activity to complete quotes
Has thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and governance
Agency Management which includes creating, driving and execution of strategies for new and/or renewal accounts (prospective book management, executes on the mix strategy, low strategy, territorial and agency sales plans, etc.)
Acts as a trusted advisor and solution provider to Brokers and Agents