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Home Office Underwriting Manager - Contract Surety
The Hartford
Hartford, CT; Hartford CT- Home Office; United States - Remote
Source: The Hartford careers · View original posting
- 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: $112,800 - $205,200
- Employment
- full time
Employer job description
From The Hartford's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Senior Executive Underwriter - UW07DC
Executive Underwriter - UW07DD
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 6/24/2026: This position can sit anywhere in the United States and can have a remote or hybrid work arrangement.
The Home Office Underwriting Manager position will report to the Regional Senior Managing Director. You will be responsible for assisting with the overall integrity of the division’s contract surety portfolio, along with the improvement of their surety underwriting processes. You will be responsible for assisting the Regional Senior Managing Director with all home office matters surrounding underwriting analysis and reviews, portfolio management and reporting.
As one of the lead Home Office personnel in Contract Surety, you will also have a channeled interest in assisting the regional field teams with marketing our underwriting abilities to our partners across the country.
Home Office Bond Underwriting Manager:
Represents Bond by demonstrating superior underwriting expertise, high-level decision-making skills, and comprehensive business knowledge.
Supports Regional Office sales and service objectives.
Monitors and assesses the implementation of underwriting guidelines, sales objectives, service standards and operational efficiencies.
Rigorously analyzes underwriting information and assesses most complex risk within the framework of company standards.
Has a high degree of autonomous decision-making authority and manages a portfolio of business
Helps set territory strategies for offices in the territory.
Serves as referral underwriter for regional offices.
Assists Region Office underwriters and managers in creating solutions for customers.
Option to Co-travel in the territory to understand the customer needs and attend meetings with clients.
Negotiates win/win solutions.
Analyzes the portfolio of business in the territory.
Should possess the following attributes:
Deep technical knowledge of Surety products and those processes, laws, regulations, terminology and principles related to surety underwriting.
The interest and the capabilities to serve as a resource on complex underwriting issues for the greater Contract Surety team.
An appreciation and desire to lead special projects and other duties as needed to improve the overall Contract Surety product at Hartford.
A shown ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders when making underwriting decisions- including claims, operations, compliance, and finance.
Compensation
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:
$112,800 - $205,200
The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
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