Underwriter, Energy Casualty

The Hartford•Houston, TX

1d•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. The Hartford's Energy team is growing! This position is being posted in advance of an anticipated new role in 2026 The title of this role will be flexible depending on the candidate's level of experience. As an Underwriter for Energy Casualty at The Hartford, your primary role will be to underwrite and actively pursue new business pricing, servicing the needs of our brokerage partners on an account by account basis. You'll analyze the agency book on quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action. In addition, you'll coaches and mentor staff on your team, providing support to junior underwriters. Agency Management: Typically manages higher volume and/or higher Total Written Premium goal compared to country-wide standard. May or may not act with high levels of Underwriting Authority. Creates, drives and executes on strategies for new and/or renewal accounts (prospective book management, executes on the mix strategy, low strategy, territorial and agency sales plans, etc.) Consults and provides solutions. Effectively provides excellent account management service of assigned division through strategic planning and operational excellence. Ensures the consistent delivery and execution of the Circle of Service process; tailoring a service plan for each client based on needs. Positively impacts and influences final account pricing and terms. Successfully sells the proposal. Responsible for, or influences, retention. Takes lead in communicating strategy to the agency; coordinates communications across the Enterprise; educates others on the strategy. Coaches and mentors others on Agency Management. Trusted advisor to agents and brokers; manages the book of business Sales: Establishes and maintains pipeline. Manages cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across team; generates cross-sell opportunities. Manages the sales process including planning, operating routines, and monitoring. Sources opportunities for other team members. Coaches and mentors others on sales practices. Is well versed about every aspect of The Hartford's Value proposition to best position us for success. Is professionally demanding and holds internal and external customers accountable. Service: Consulting with the agents to answer questions regarding coverage, explaining processes, directing the agents to appropriate resources within the Hartford based on their unique needs. Directs and coordinates identified service issues. Is highly familiar with how service operates. Makes recommendations to service; provides feedback to Service leaders You're capable of underwriting highly complex business and will require limited support from senior underwriters and infrequent referral activity to complete quotes.

Requirements

5+ years of commercial underwriting experience
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
Selected candidate must be located in commuting distance to one of the listed locations and have the ability to travel within the assigned region given the broker facing sales nature of this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience underwriting General Liability and Umbrella preferred
Prior experience underwriting energy casualty operations (upstream & midstream oil & gas, renewables, alternative energy and/or mining) preferred

Responsibilities

Underwrite and actively pursue new business pricing
Service the needs of brokerage partners on an account by account basis
Analyze the agency book on quarter-to-quarter basis for potential action
Coach and mentor staff on your team, providing support to junior underwriters
Manage higher volume and/or higher Total Written Premium goal compared to country-wide standard
Create, drive and execute on strategies for new and/or renewal accounts
Consult and provide solutions
Provide excellent account management service of assigned division through strategic planning and operational excellence
Ensure the consistent delivery and execution of the Circle of Service process; tailoring a service plan for each client based on needs
Positively impact and influence final account pricing and terms
Successfully sell the proposal
Responsible for, or influences, retention
Take lead in communicating strategy to the agency; coordinates communications across the Enterprise; educates others on the strategy
Coach and mentor others on Agency Management
Act as a trusted advisor to agents and brokers; manages the book of business
Establish and maintain pipeline
Manage cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across team; generates cross-sell opportunities
Manage the sales process including planning, operating routines, and monitoring
Source opportunities for other team members
Coach and mentor others on sales practices
Consult with agents to answer questions regarding coverage, explaining processes, directing the agents to appropriate resources within the Hartford based on their unique needs
Direct and coordinate identified service issues
Make recommendations to service; provides feedback to Service leaders