Wholesale Head of Casualty

The Hartford

. Develop and execute strategic and tactical business plans supporting Wholesale priorities and profitable growth .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $268,000 - $402,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in underwriting leadership with a focus on strategic business planning, financial performance analysis, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives, build high-performing teams, and influence stakeholders to drive profitable growth in the Wholesale sector.

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Underwriting Leadership ExperienceP&L AccountabilityTransformation LeadershipExecutive-Level CommunicationMarket Dynamics Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Financial Performance AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentOperational Controls ImprovementTechnology AdoptionWorkflow SimplificationStrategic PlanningProject ExecutionMarket Strategy DevelopmentRisk EvaluationGovernance

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersDecision-MakingTeam BuildingCollaborationEthical Judgment

Industry Keywords

WholesaleExcess CasualtyPrimary CasualtyE&S MarketBroker DynamicsOperational ExcellenceChange LeadershipCommercial OrientationCustomer Value DeliveryPerformance Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategic and tactical business plans supporting Wholesale priorities and profitable growth
Translate Wholesale lines-of-business knowledge into strategy for internal teams and external audiences
Lead business case development, project execution, and delivery for strategic initiatives
Analyze financial performance across lines of business and use trends to shape strategy
Review countrywide results, evaluate field execution, and recommend or implement corrective actions
Develop recommendations to improve profitability, productivity, governance, and operational controls
Partner with Field Leadership on marketplace trends, broker dynamics, customer needs, and competitive pressures
Recommend proactive actions related to product, appetite, process, and go-to-market strategy
Lead technology transformation and capability-building initiatives
Drive disciplined execution, accountability, and accelerated business outcomes
Simplify processes, improve operational controls, and increase productivity
Build and lead high-performing teams with clear priorities and performance expectations
Lead cross-functional teams through collaboration and enterprise partnership
Influence stakeholders to align on strategic priorities, solve complex problems, and deliver enterprise and customer value
Report to the Global Specialty Head of Wholesale Property and Casualty

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive underwriting leadership experience across Excess and/or Primary Casualty
E&S and admitted market experience strongly valued
Demonstrated success leading large underwriting portfolios with P&L accountability and strong financial outcomes
Senior business leadership experience with accountability for strategy, financial performance, talent, operations, governance, and execution across a complex business
Experience leading transformation, including operating model redesign, technology adoption, workflow simplification, and change leadership
Strong commercial orientation and ability to identify growth opportunities, evaluate market dynamics, and make disciplined trade-offs across profitability, risk, and scale
Strong market presence and credibility with brokers, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners
Track record of building, developing, and retaining top underwriting talent while preparing successors for critical roles
Sound judgment and high ethical standards
Ability to make complex decisions with incomplete information
Executive-level communication skills, with ability to clearly articulate strategy, priorities, and expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule
Remote work schedule for candidates who do not live near an office, with office attendance as business needs arise
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Perks & Benefits (details not specified)