The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Regional Bond Manager - Commercial Surety
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.
We’re in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They’re at the center of everything we do – and by joining us, you’ll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with just the right amount of coverage they need to pursue their unique interests.
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.
Responsibilities:
Lead production commercial surety underwriter for the territory
Profit and loss responsibility for the book of business within the region
Supervises a regional team of commercial surety underwriters, though remains accountable as the ultimate manager of the book of business.
Sets the commercial surety business plan for the region, in line with the Commercial Surety LOB strategy.
Initiates marketing activities with agents, brokers, and customers.
Recruits, hires, and develops underwriters within the territory, both experienced and trainees.
Manages recommendations for commercial surety programs.
Prepares budgeting, business plans, and expense management.
Monitors and manages the quality of the commercial surety portfolio towards profitability.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5 + years of Surety underwriting experience 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
Valid driver’s license as this role may be issued a company vehicle.
Location:
This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our listed office locations will have the expectation of working in an office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.
Candidates must reside in one of the following States: CA, AZ, UT, NV, or CO
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:
$156,000 - $234,000Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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