Avp, Head Of Underwriting & Shared Services

Hartford Fire Insurance

Hartford, CT, US
Base: $164,800 - $247,200 annually; bonus/equity: ...
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10+ years group life and disability underwriting experience
Reinsurance experience strongly preferred
Proven leadership managing underwriting teams
** The Hartford Fire Insurance is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Head of Underwriting & Shared Services, to lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence within their Group Reinsurance Plus division. This senior role requires extensive experience in underwriting group life and disability products and focuses on delivering performance targets, innovation, and talent development. **

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership role is accountable for setting the strategic direction and operational excellence of Group Reinsurance Plus's Underwriting and Shared Services organization.
  • The position requires overseeing presale, new business, and renewal underwriting while ensuring compliance with guidelines, authority limits, and pricing protocols across Life, Disability, and Supplemental Health products.
  • Candidates must demonstrate exceptional communication and negotiation skills to represent GRP with intermediaries and clients while building a high-performing, future-ready organization.

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** The Hartford Fire Insurance is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Head of Underwriting & Shared Services, to lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence within their Group Reinsurance Plus division. This senior role requires extensive experience in underwriting group life and disability products and focuses on delivering performance targets, innovation, and talent development. **

Salary

Base: $164,800 - $247,200 annually; Bonus/Equity: Short-term or annual bonuses and long-term incentives available; Benefits: On-the-spot recognition and comprehensive rewards package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years group life and disability underwriting experience
  • Reinsurance experience strongly preferred
  • Proven leadership managing underwriting teams
  • Expertise in underwriting governance and pricing protocols
  • Executive presence and stakeholder influencing skills

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree or professional designation
  • Experience with predictive modeling and analytics
  • Strong change management capabilities
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%
  • Knowledge of private label product development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of underwriting experience in group life and disability
  • Reinsurance experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated executive presence and leadership
  • Expertise in quality management and best practices

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