Director, Priority Business Underwriting

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Overview

The Director, Priority Business Underwriting, will join a growing $600M segment within The Hartford’s Employee Benefits organization and lead a team of approximately 13 underwriters. In this highly visible role, the Director will shape the Priority Business underwriting strategy and be accountable for profitable growth and underwriting execution. This position reports to the VP of Underwriting.

This role will have a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday), in any of the following office locations: Hartford, CT, Lake Mary, FL, Alpharetta, GA, or Portland, ME; other office locations and remotely based candidates may also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all underwriting functions, including pre‑ and post‑sale activities.

• Develop, coach, and engage a motivated and technically strong team of underwriters.

• Monitor key metrics and deliver actionable analysis to ensure business goals are achieved.

• Support preparation of salary and budget plans and contribute to overall strategic planning.

• Maintain a high standard of service to drive the attraction and retention of profitable business.

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to promote products and services and stay current on competitive trends.

• Recommend and implement updates to products, underwriting guidelines, and pricing to support growth.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional and agile value stream partners to define and execute the future strategic roadmap.

• Contribute to new business pricing, in‑force block management, and cross‑functional business initiatives, including development and execution of the Supplemental Health strategy.

Qualifications:
 

• Minimum of seven years of business experience, including at least five years in underwriting with deep knowledge of life, disability, and supplemental health products; experience with dental or vision is a plus.

• At least three years of successful leadership experience; proven ability to develop and inspire teams.

• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills; experience setting strategic direction is preferred.

• Proven relationship‑building and influencing capabilities.

• Strong execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite required; Tableau experience is a plus.

• Able and willing to travel as needed up to ~10% of the time.

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:

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