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Construction Executive Underwriter - Loss… at The Hartford · Brea
Job Description
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.
At The Hartford, we help people achieve amazing things by protecting what matters most. As a Construction Underwriter, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—joining a team known across the industry for delivering tailored solutions for complex construction risks, including programs with loss sensitive and alternative risk financing structures.
What You’ll Do
As a Middle & Large Business Construction Underwriter, you’ll lead the sales and underwriting process for complex construction accounts, including those with loss sensitive features such as large deductibles, self‑insured retentions, and other alternative program structures. You'll partner closely with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders to deliver sustainable, profitable solutions.
Your role will include:
Leading underwriting and pricing strategy for complex construction risks, including loss‑sensitive and structured programs
Managing account stewardship, renewal planning, and retention strategies
Evaluating loss experience, risk controls, and insured financials to support loss‑sensitive decision‑making
Driving strategic planning and operational excellence across your portfolio
Identifying cross‑sell and up‑sell opportunities across casualty and related lines
Collaborating with a high‑performing, results‑oriented team in a shared‑success culture
What Sets This Role Apart
Exposure to loss‑sensitive construction programs and complex risk structures
A seat at the table with underwriting, product, actuarial, and sales leadership
A culture that values innovation over tradition
Career growth aligned to your goals—technical leadership or people leadership
A collaborative, inclusive environment where your expertise and perspective matter
We’ll Be a Good Match If You Have:
Experience underwriting complex construction casualty risks, including or adjacent to loss‑sensitive programs
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, particularly when evaluating loss history and risk characteristics
Financial acumen and sound underwriting judgment
A customer‑first mindset with a collaborative, relationship‑driven approach
Ownership mentality with consistent follow‑through
Adaptability in a dynamic, evolving marketplace
A desire to learn and grow within Middle & Large Business underwriting
Qualifications
3+ years of construction casualty underwriting experience preferred
Experience with loss‑sensitive programs, large deductibles, or structured accounts a plusPrior commercial construction carrier underwriting experience required
Proven success building internal and external partnerships
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and decision‑making abilities
High‑energy, entrepreneurial mindset with resilience
Travel: 25%-30% to neighboring states
Valid driver’s license (company pool car may be provided)
Work Arrangement
This role offers a Hybrid work arrangement:
- Candidates are expected to work at our Hartford office in Brea, CA Tuesday through Thursday if they are not in-market.
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:
$124,000 - $186,000Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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