Executive Underwriter or Senior Underwriter, Financial Institutions (Walnut Creek)

Executive Underwriter - UW07ED Senior Underwriter - UW08EA

We’re committed to making a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that offers more than just coverages and policies. Working here means having opportunities to achieve your goals and help others do the same. Join us as we shape the future.

Our mission is to help people achieve great things by protecting what matters most. You can contribute by joining our team of underwriters, who are central to our operations. As part of our team, you'll provide our customers with tailored coverage to support their unique interests.

Your career in underwriting here emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking, and more. We encourage creative insights and active participation in decision-making processes. There are numerous opportunities for your career to grow in various directions.

As a professional in Financial Lines at The Hartford, your primary role will involve underwriting and pursuing new business, servicing brokerage partners on an account basis. The Senior Underwriter/Executive Underwriter will be a key member of Hartford’s Financial Lines regional team, reporting to an underwriting director. The team focuses on management and professional liability products for financial institutions, including directors & officers liability, errors & omissions, fiduciary, and employment practices liability.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A customer-first mindset, prioritizing client needs.

• Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills for decision-making.

• Team spirit and collaborative attitude.

• A financial mindset for sound decision-making.

• Ownership of work and commitment to follow-through.

• Ability to adapt in a dynamic business environment.

• Relationship-building skills to foster trust among diverse groups.

• Potential to advance into technical or leadership roles.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of management liability underwriting experience for Senior Underwriter; financial institutions experience preferred.

• 5+ years for Executive Underwriter; financial institutions experience preferred.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.

• Self-motivated with sales and marketing skills in field settings.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• High energy, resilience, entrepreneurial spirit.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Goal-oriented with a results-driven approach.

• Willingness to challenge norms and compete effectively.

• Technical expertise and sound decision-making skills.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10-15%.

Location:

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring presence in one of the listed offices (Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Brea, CA; San Francisco, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; Greenwood Village, CO; Frisco, TX; Bloomington, MN) three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Compensation:

The annual base pay range is based on market analysis and may vary depending on experience and performance. The range is $101,200 - $192,000. Total compensation may include bonuses, incentives, and recognition programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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