Digital and Small Surety Bond Marketing Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead marketing underwriter for the region, responsible for production, servicing, and strategic oversight of the portfolio.
• Set the digital and small commercial surety business plan for the territory in alignment with the broader Commercial Surety line of business strategy.
• Apply a deep understanding of Hartford's appetite and positioning to drive targeted marketing and sales efforts.
• Initiate and lead marketing activities with agents, brokers, and customers—leveraging both in-person and virtual channels to maximize reach and impact.
• Oversee recommendations for surety programs, ensuring alignment with underwriting standards and business goals.
• Build and lead a high-performing underwriting team, maintaining full accountability for the book's performance.
• Promote Hartford's digital capabilities—including API and Bond Sales platforms—to streamline transactions and enhance broker experience.
• Prepare and manage budgets, business plans, and expense controls to ensure efficient and profitable growth.
• Act as a liaison between regional and Small Specialty underwriting teams to ensure consistency, alignment, and execution across the organization.
• Support broker engagement, marketing initiatives, and regional strategy execution through approximately 30-40% travel across the territory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+ years of Surety underwriting experience or similar credit-oriented/insurance lines preferred.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations, and propose solutions.
• High energy self-starter, resilient, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Solid time, organizational, and desk management skills.
• Goal-oriented with a focus on delivering outcomes.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win.
• Valid Driver's license; a company car may be provided.

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital underwriting tools and platforms.
• Experience in marketing or sales within the insurance or surety industry.
• Leadership experience in building and managing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Surety underwriting or related experience.
• Valid Driver's license.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base pay range of $69,600 - $168,000 annually, based on experience and performance.
• Potential for bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
• Hybrid work schedule with in-office and agency travel expectations (3 days a week in-office near designated locations).