Underwriter II - Group Benefits Priority Account

Underwriter II – Group Benefits Priority Account Apply for the Underwriter II – Group Benefits Priority Account position at The Hartford. Company Overview 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. We’re in the business of helping people achieve amazing things by protecting the things that matter most. By joining our team of underwriters you’ll be part of a crew known throughout the industry for providing our customers with the just‑right amount of coverage they need to pursue their unique interests. 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. 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. Responsibilities The Underwriter will be part of the Priority Accounts (PA) Team and is responsible for: New Business, Renewals, and Inforce business opportunities which will help to build and sharpen technology (PRISM, rating system) skills; working with Sales to negotiate rates and ensure profitability on Renewals; ownership of assigned Sales office and being part of the overall block and pricing strategies. Learn the intricacies of rating and building plan designs, work with pricing tools, and serve as strategic reserve for other underwriters to allow for growth and upmarket moves. Develop emerging underwriting skills and consistent technical proficiency of underwriting guidelines and underlying risk management philosophy. Effectively and independently handle renewal ratings by building the formula and needed picks using Short Term Disability (STD) Incurral. Establish solid relationships with all internal and external business partners, negotiating prices and benefit options with the sales team and brokers. Actively drive and participate in an assigned amount of project work and special assignments. Ensure data integrity reports are promptly completed. Demonstrate understanding of the elements of pricing including risk factors, manual rates, risk classification, pricing targets and reinsurance. Work on STD Incurral, Administrative Service Offerings (ASO) STD, Leave Management, AMT Tool and SAADD tools (pricing tools). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred. Desired majors include Risk Management & Insurance, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting and Math. Strong interpersonal and business communication skills. Minimum of 1+ years of Group Benefits Underwriting, or related experience is preferred. Solid MS Office Knowledge (Microsoft Excel formulas, sorting, v-look‑ups, pivot tables). Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, analytical and research skills. This position can be filled at different levels depending on experience. This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Compensation The annualized base pay range is $49,920 – $83,160. 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. This 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. Equal Opportunity Employer – Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr