Middle & Large Business Underwriting Associate / Trainee - King of Prussia, PA or Morristown, NJ

The Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference, and they are seeking an Underwriting Trainee to join their team. This role involves participating in a comprehensive development program that includes both classroom learning and on-the-job experience, aimed at equipping individuals with the skills needed for a successful underwriting career.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience in underwriting
• Collaborate with sales teams, experienced underwriters, and other leaders
• Participate in the Commercial Underwriter Onboarding and Risk Education (CORE) development program
• Engage in self-directed and virtual classroom learning sessions
• Obtain on-the-job work experience and integrated sales training with support from a mentor and manager
• Build relationships and trust among diverse groups
• Analyze data and employ critical thinking skills to make decisions

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and Insurance experience
• Up to 3 years of Insurance experience preferred
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations, and propose solutions
• Possession of resilience and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
• Goal oriented with a strong desire to deliver outcomes in timely manner
• Acts with a sense of urgency and is responsive to internal and external customer needs
• Strong sales skills with the ability to negotiate and sell all messages including with those that may be difficult
• Challenge the status quo to implement improvement and compete to win
• A valid driver's license is required, as use of a company pool car will be necessary for periodic travel
• Demonstrates satisfactory progress during the Training Program and achieve passing scores on all tests, case studies, and foundational underwriting assessments
• Potential to travel during training may exist

Benefits

• Short-term or annual bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• On-the-spot recognition

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