Hybrid Director, Priority Business Underwriting

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About the role

  • Director overseeing Priority Business Underwriting in The Hartford's Employee Benefits organization. Leading a team of underwriters to drive profitable growth in a $600M segment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all underwriting functions, including pre‑ and post‑sale activities
  • Develop, coach, and engage a motivated and technically strong team of underwriters
  • Monitor key metrics and deliver actionable analysis
  • Support preparation of salary and budget plans
  • Maintain a high standard of service to drive attraction and retention of profitable business
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing to promote products and services
  • Recommend and implement updates to products, underwriting guidelines, and pricing
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional and agile value stream partners
  • Contribute to new business pricing and cross‑functional business initiatives.

Requirements

  • Minimum of seven years of business experience
  • At least five years in underwriting with deep knowledge of life, disability, and supplemental health products
  • At least three years of successful leadership experience
  • Strong business acumen with sound judgment
  • Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills
  • Strong execution skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite required
  • Tableau experience is a plus
  • Able and willing to travel as needed up to ~10% of the time.

Benefits

  • Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
  • long-term incentives
  • on-the-spot recognition

Job title

Director, Priority Business Underwriting

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$128,000 - $192,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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