Underwriting Director, Ocean Cargo

The Hartford

Underwriting Director leading Ocean Cargo business risk management at The Hartford. Collaborating with teams to provide specialized ocean marine coverage and achieve customer-focused solutions.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join our team as we help shape the future.
You'll be on a team known throughout the industry for providing our customers with just the right amount of coverage.
Your underwriting career means collaboration, inclusivity, innovative thinking and so much more.
You'll put your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers.
Opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
5 + years of Ocean Cargo underwriting experience.
Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all 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.
Valid driver’s license as a company pool car may be provided for territory travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

Ocean Cargo underwritinganalytical skillsdecision-making skills

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillstime management skillsgoal-orientedresiliententrepreneurial spiritcollaborationinnovative thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree