The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

Underwriter, Energy Casualty

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience; General Liability and Umbrella experience preferred
  • Prior experience with energy casualty operations preferred
  • Proven relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to analyze business problems and propose practical solutions
  • High energy self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Excellent organizational and desk management skills
  • Results-oriented with a competitive drive for success

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and pursue new business pricing for energy casualty
  • Analyze agency book on a quarterly basis for actionable insights
  • Coach and mentor junior underwriters on team performance
  • Develop and implement strategies for new/renewal accounts
  • Effectively manage and service assigned accounts through strategic planning
  • Establish and maintain a sales pipeline to identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities
  • Consult with agents to address coverage questions and direct service issues

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive team culture focused on mentorship
  • Involvement in innovative projects within the energy sector
  • Access to a wide array of internal resources and support systems
Full Job Description
Executive Underwriter - UW07CD

Senior Underwriter - UW08CA

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

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.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience; Experience underwriting General Liability and Umbrella preferred; candidates with less experience may be considered for an alternate titled position

  • Prior experience underwriting energy casualty operations (upstream & midstream oil & gas, renewables, alternative energy and/or mining) 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

* The Hartford is proud to offer our teammates a hybrid work environment. 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. *

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

98,800 to 196,800

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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About The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. Throughout our rich history of more than 200 years, countless businesses and individuals, including Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, have turned to our company for protection. The Hartford celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2010.

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Size
18,500 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1810
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$20.5 billion
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