
Construction Casualty Underwriter
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Job overview
The Hartford is hiring a Construction Underwriter to lead sales and underwriting for complex construction accounts. The role partners with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders to develop sustainable, profitable solutions, with responsibility for underwriting strategy, account stewardship, renewals, retention, and cross-selling. The position is hybrid, with three days a week expected in the Houston or Frisco office; final title and level depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
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Full job description
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We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
At The Hartford, we help people achieve amazing things by protecting what matters most. As a Construction Underwriter, you’ll be at the heart of that mission—joining a team known across the industry for delivering tailored solutions for complex construction risks.
What You’ll Do
As a Middle & Large Business Construction Underwriter, you’ll lead the sales and underwriting process for complex construction accounts. You'll partner closely with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders to deliver sustainable, profitable solutions.
Your role will include:
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Leading underwriting and pricing strategy for complex guaranteed cost construction risks.
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Managing account stewardship, renewal planning, and retention strategies
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Driving strategic planning and operational excellence across your portfolio
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Identifying cross‑sell and up‑sell opportunities across casualty and related lines
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Collaborating with a high‑performing, results‑oriented team in a shared‑success culture
What Sets This Role Apart
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A seat at the table with underwriting, product, and sales leadership
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A culture that values innovation over tradition
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Career growth aligned to your goals—technical leadership or people leadership
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A collaborative, inclusive environment where your expertise and perspective matter
We’ll Be a Good Match If You Have:
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Experience underwriting complex construction casualty risks.
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Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills, particularly when evaluating loss history and risk characteristics
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Financial acumen and sound underwriting judgment
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A customer‑first mindset with a collaborative, relationship‑driven approach
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Ownership mentality with consistent follow‑through
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Adaptability in a dynamic, evolving marketplace
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A desire to learn and grow within Middle & Large Business underwriting
Qualifications
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3+ years prior commercial construction casualty underwriting experience
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Proven success building strong internal and external partnerships
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
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Strong organizational, analytical, and decision‑making abilities
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High‑energy, entrepreneurial mindset with resilience
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Ability to conduct in-person sales calls throughout the metro area
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Valid driver’s license (company pool car may be provided)
Final position title and level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications
Location
This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in the Houston, TX or Frisco, TX office 3 days a week.
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:
$99,600 - $186,000
The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
How this job compares
Set against the 600 open Underwriter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$100–186K/yr
- Texas median$92–172K/yr38 salary ranges
- US median$90–150K/yr463 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $143K, is 7% above the Texas median midpoint ($134K) — in the middle half of Underwriter salary ranges in Texas.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 52 open Underwriter jobs in Texas and 600 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- Zurich NA10 open
- The Hartford (this employer)7 open
- USG Insurance Services, Inc.5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Underwriter postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (504 postings).
- Education
- 139 of the 600 open Underwriter jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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