Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
3 + years of Construction Professional Liability underwriting, Environmental Liability underwriting, or Construction Casualty underwriting experience.
Success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with internal and external business partners.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations, and propose solutions.
High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes.
Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win.
Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills.
Ability to travel approximately 20%
Valid driver's license as a company pool car may be provided for territory travel
Location:
This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the Houston, TX; Frisco, TX; or San Antonio, TX office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Benefits
$78,400 - $149,400The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/AgeAbout Us | Our Culture | What It's Like to Work Here | Perks & BenefitsVision insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Senior Underwriter - UW08CA
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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.
UPDATED 6/2/2026: This position may be filled at either Senior Underwriter or Underwriter job title levels
We're in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. And you can help us when you join our team of underwriters. Underwriting is at the center of everything we do - and by joining us, you'll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with the insurance coverage they need to pursue their goals.
Your underwriting career here means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more. Here, doing things the way they've always been done isn't a part of the job. Here, you'll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And you'll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose.
This position will join a growing team of construction insurance professionals responsible for underwriting and marketing of specialty construction professional liability and environmental liability insurance coverages, including Contractor's Professional Protective Indemnity (CPPI) and Owners Professional Protective Indemnity (OPPI) insurance. Working in a team environment and under the supervision of experienced underwriters, this position will collaborate to underwrite and service accounts, identify key construction agents/brokers, implement sales and marketing activities, and demonstrate a strong customer focus and understanding of Hartford Construction's appetite and strategy.
We'll Be a Good Match if You Have:
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 self-starting, entrepreneurial mindset
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.
Thehartford · Houston, TX