Underwriter Regional Accounts - Group Reinsurance Plus

Underwriter RA - UO08LE 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. We’ll Be a Good Match If You Have • A customer-first mindset, putting our customers at the center of everything you do. • A passion for making decisions through both analyzing data and employing critical thinking skills. • A team spirit and desire to work collaboratively. • A financial mindset to help make the best decisions. • Ability to own our work and following through on commitments. • Ability to decipher and execute within a fluid and changing business environment. • An understanding of how to build relationships and trust among diverse groups. • The ability to advance their careers into technical OR leadership positions. Responsibilities • Underwrite presale, renewal and plan changes on group benefit prospects and policyholders on behalf of our clients. • Provide consultative services to GRP clients on presale cases based on authority limits. Consultative services can include rationale for risk evaluation, industry assessment, product knowledge and evaluation of appeals. • Apply all GRP Underwriting guidelines when making decisions. • Demonstrate proven understanding of the elements of pricing including risk factors, manual rates, risk classification, experience rating and pricing targets. • Proactively manage desktop and assigned book of business including a combination of smaller manually rated and large, more complex cases. • Performs in depth analysis on case opportunities to develop Formula, Needed and Proposed pricing levels. • Understand pricing tool outputs and logic behind how all tools work. • May perform analyses on client company’s entire Life, AD&D, STD, or LTD book of business. • Works directly with client company representatives from Sales, Underwriting and Leadership positions as needed. • Understand clients and GRP sales goals and contribute to results. • May perform underwriting audits internally and at client companies. • Proactively develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external teammates. • Participate in and apply training received to develop and continually refine craft. • May train other underwriting staff, here and at client companies. • Participate in strategic projects within department and may lead/manage select projects for continuous improvement and process efficiency initiatives. • Work independently with final decision-making authority within assigned authority levels. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • 3 + years of Group Benefits underwriting and pricing experience including experience rating. • Solid knowledge of Life, LTD and STD group benefits product • Reinsurance experience desirable but not 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 This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

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: $60,160 - $90,240 Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age About Us | Culture & Employee Insights | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Benefits Apply Job!