Regional Surety Bond Underwriting Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead production underwriter for the territory.
• Profit and loss responsibility for the book of business within the region.
• Supervises a regional team of underwriters, though remains accountable as the ultimate manager of the book of business.
• Sets the surety business plan for the region, in line with the 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 surety programs.
• Prepares budgeting, business plans, and expense management.
• Maintains the quality of the surety portfolio towards profitability.

Qualifications

• 5 + years of Surety underwriting experience or similar credit oriented/insurance lines experience 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.
• A high energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Solid time, organizational, and desk management skills.
• Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes.
• The ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win.
• Solid technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.

Travel Requirement

This role requires approximately 25% travel across the West territory to support broker engagement, marketing initiatives, and regional strategy execution. A valid driver's license is required as a company car may be provided. This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations will have the expectation of working in an office or on agency travel 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Pay

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 - $234,000.

Benefits

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