Ocean Marine Associate Underwriter

Associate Underwriter - UYTRAN

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.

Underwriting Trainee Opportunities: Gain Real World Experience

We're in the business of helping people achieve amazing things. From opening a small business to buying a car or home to recovering from illness or injury and so much more, we help people protect the things that matter. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. They're at the heart 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.

• 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 your 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 your career into technical OR leadership positions

• Achieve standards established for success in the program by completing daily assignments, including reading of text materials, completion of on-line courses and assignments, case study work, exams, and general activities.
• Actively participate in class by asking questions, volunteering answers, and assisting teammates as appropriate.
• Participate fully with the other trainees on any group/team activities, as assigned by the training manager.

• Build and leverage personal relationships with key customers that allow The Hartford to obtain new accounts as well as retain and expand sales to existing accounts. Identify customers' needs and demonstrate how The Hartford's products and services can meet those needs.
• Achieve the operating plan objectives via new business production through frequent interaction with assigned agents in order to significantly increase The Hartford's penetration of the agent's existing books of business.
• Review insurance policy submissions and determine appetite to underwrite, underwrite and price new renewal business, and present quotes to the agent.
• Maintain knowledge of the regional office strategic direction and plan, including goals and objectives to achieve profit and growth.
• Become the carrier of choice by communicating, publicizing, and providing training to agents and their staff on new products and programs.
• Plan and prioritize work activities to achieve desired results within necessary time frames.
• Effectively use on-line resources, automation tools, and computer software packages.

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong sales skills and business acumen
• High energy self-starter, good decision maker with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Solid time management skills
• Computer savvy-experience with MS office suite
• Demonstrates leadership qualities, entrepreneurial spirit and is achievement oriented.
• Potential to travel during training may exist