The Hartford

Assistant Managing Director – Technology and Life Sciences

The Hartford

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Antonio • California • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $108,000 - $162,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of up to 12 regionally based Technology and/or Life Science underwriters Tech or LS split based on candidate’s experience/focus.
  • Drive strong underwriting behaviors and discipline through oversight, quality management, and compliance processes.
  • Attract, select, and develop high-caliber talent, ensuring staff continuity and planning for future talent needs.
  • Foster a high-performing team culture focused on engagement, collaboration, and open dialogue.
  • Actively manage team workload to meet service deadlines for renewals and new business.
  • Implement active performance management and meaningful development planning.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Technology and/or Life Science lines of business, providing guidance on complex risk decisions.
  • Maintain higher level of underwriting authority, conducting quality assurance and referrals for the team.
  • Support staff in improving core underwriting competencies and agency management skills.
  • Lead by example in maximizing client retention, account expansion, and net profitable growth.
  • Provide dedicated point of contact for aligned divisions regarding pricing and underwriting for renewals.
  • Work closely with Regional Office Management and segment leaders to evaluate and execute renewal strategies.
  • Act as escalation point for renewals and policy change transactions.
  • Partner with Home Office, divisional, and industry stakeholders to develop and implement segment-specific strategies.
  • Coach and mentor underwriters, including onboarding new hires and supporting talent pipelining and recruiting efforts.
  • Participate in interview and onboarding processes, soliciting internal and external talent.
  • Support development of CORE/SOAR graduates and emerging talent.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of multi-line commercial underwriting experience, with a focus on Technology and/or Life Science segments preferred.
  • Demonstrated agency territorial management and superior technical knowledge.
  • Highly proficient in Policy Center and Hartford workflows.
  • Strong financial/business acumen and analytical skills.
  • Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring, delegation, and workflow management.
  • Effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Strong organizing and planning skills; able to optimize resources and drive results.
  • BA/BS degree preferred.
Benefits
  • short-term or annual bonuses
  • long-term incentives
  • on-the-spot recognition
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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