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Underwriting Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, actuarial science, or a related field. Large carriers, reinsurers, and managing general agents file LCAs under SOC code 13-2053. No lottery exemptions apply, but cap-exempt employers exist in this sector.
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Location:
Virginia
Category:
Underwriting
Employment Type:
Full time, Remote
Job Ref:
R2625857-177
Senior Executive Underwriter - UW07DC
Executive Underwriter - UW07DD
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.
The Home Office Underwriting Manager position will report to the Eastern US Contract Surety Senior Managing Director. You will be responsible for assisting with the overall integrity of the division’s contract surety portfolio, along with the improvement of their surety underwriting processes. You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Managing Director with all home office matters surrounding underwriting analysis and reviews, portfolio management and reporting. As one of the lead Home Office personnel in Contract Surety, you will also have a channeled interest in assisting the regional field teams with marketing our underwriting abilities to our partners across the country.
Home Office Bond Underwriting Manager:
- Represents Bond by demonstrating superior underwriting expertise, high-level decision-making skills, and comprehensive business knowledge.
- Supports Regional Office sales and service objectives.
- Monitors and assesses the implementation of underwriting guidelines, sales objectives, service standards and operational efficiencies.
- Rigorously analyzes underwriting information and assesses most complex risk within the framework of company standards.
- Has a high degree of autonomous decision-making authority and manages a portfolio of business.
- Helps set territory strategies for offices in the territory.
- Serves as referral underwriter for regional offices.
- Assists Region Office underwriters and managers in creating solutions for customers.
- Option to Co-travel in the territory to understand the customer needs and attend meetings with clients.
- Negotiates win/win solutions.
- Analyzes the portfolio of business in the territory.
Should possess the following attributes:
- Deep technical knowledge of Surety products and those processes, laws, regulations, terminology and principles related to surety underwriting.
- The interest and the capabilities to serve as a resource on complex underwriting issues for the greater Contract Surety team.
- An appreciation and desire to lead special projects and other duties as needed to improve the overall Contract Surety product at Hartford.
- A shown ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders when making underwriting decisions- including claims, operations, compliance, and finance.
- A team spirit and desire to work collaboratively.
- A financial mindset to help make the best decisions.
- Ability to own your work and following through on commitments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
- 8+ years of Contract Surety underwriting experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners
- Excellent communication, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
- An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions
- High energy self-starter who is resilient
- Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
- Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes
- Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win
- Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills opportunities to improve and enhance results
- Ability to travel approximately 10%
The position title level will be determined after careful review of the selected candidate's qualifications
Location:
This role will have a Remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. Candidates must reside in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to be considered for a remote work arrangement due to proximity to the Underwriting offices that they will support.
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:
- $112,800 - $205,200
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
Job Details
Location:
Virginia
Category:
Underwriting
Employment Type:
Full time, Remote
Job Ref:
R2625857-177
Senior Executive Underwriter - UW07DC
Executive Underwriter - UW07DD
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.
The Home Office Underwriting Manager position will report to the Eastern US Contract Surety Senior Managing Director. You will be responsible for assisting with the overall integrity of the division’s contract surety portfolio, along with the improvement of their surety underwriting processes. You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Managing Director with all home office matters surrounding underwriting analysis and reviews, portfolio management and reporting. As one of the lead Home Office personnel in Contract Surety, you will also have a channeled interest in assisting the regional field teams with marketing our underwriting abilities to our partners across the country.
Home Office Bond Underwriting Manager:
- Represents Bond by demonstrating superior underwriting expertise, high-level decision-making skills, and comprehensive business knowledge.
- Supports Regional Office sales and service objectives.
- Monitors and assesses the implementation of underwriting guidelines, sales objectives, service standards and operational efficiencies.
- Rigorously analyzes underwriting information and assesses most complex risk within the framework of company standards.
- Has a high degree of autonomous decision-making authority and manages a portfolio of business.
- Helps set territory strategies for offices in the territory.
- Serves as referral underwriter for regional offices.
- Assists Region Office underwriters and managers in creating solutions for customers.
- Option to Co-travel in the territory to understand the customer needs and attend meetings with clients.
- Negotiates win/win solutions.
- Analyzes the portfolio of business in the territory.
Should possess the following attributes:
- Deep technical knowledge of Surety products and those processes, laws, regulations, terminology and principles related to surety underwriting.
- The interest and the capabilities to serve as a resource on complex underwriting issues for the greater Contract Surety team.
- An appreciation and desire to lead special projects and other duties as needed to improve the overall Contract Surety product at Hartford.
- A shown ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders when making underwriting decisions- including claims, operations, compliance, and finance.
- A team spirit and desire to work collaboratively.
- A financial mindset to help make the best decisions.
- Ability to own your work and following through on commitments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
- 8+ years of Contract Surety underwriting experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining solid relationships with all internal and external business partners
- Excellent communication, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
- An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions
- High energy self-starter who is resilient
- Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
- Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes
- Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win
- Superior technical knowledge and sound decision-making and analytical skills opportunities to improve and enhance results
- Ability to travel approximately 10%
The position title level will be determined after careful review of the selected candidate's qualifications
Location:
This role will have a Remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. Candidates must reside in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to be considered for a remote work arrangement due to proximity to the Underwriting offices that they will support.
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:
- $112,800 - $205,200
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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Underwriting Manager
Verify your SOC code before applying
Underwriting Manager roles typically file under SOC 13-2053. Confirm this on O*NET before accepting an offer. A mismatched SOC code can trigger an RFE if your degree field doesn't align with the occupation's standard requirements.
Check prevailing wage tiers early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level III and Level IV wages for SOC 13-2053 in your target metro. Employers filing at a lower wage level than your offer may face DOL scrutiny during LCA certification.
Target carriers with cap-exempt affiliations
Some insurers operate nonprofit research arms or partner with academic medical centers that qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. A position there lets you skip the lottery entirely. Confirm cap-exempt status with the employer's HR team before pursuing the role.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by underwriting or financial management roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filing history. This narrows your search to companies already familiar with the specialty occupation documentation underwriting roles require.
Align your degree field to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes Underwriting Manager petitions where the degree field is tangential, such as general business or liberal arts. Request that your employer's petition letter explicitly connects your actuarial science, finance, or risk management degree to the job's core functions.
Time your filing around the 60-day grace period
If you're transitioning from another employer, your 60-day grace period starts when your previous job ends. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes, so confirm their internal HR timeline upfront to avoid a status gap.
H-1B Visa Underwriting Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Underwriting Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Underwriting Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, actuarial science, risk management, or a closely related discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the degree is a standard industry requirement for the role, not just a preference, so the employer's job description and petition letter need to be precise about that requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Underwriting Manager positions?
Large commercial carriers, reinsurers, managing general agents, and specialty lines insurers are the most active H-1B sponsors for underwriting leadership roles. Migrate Mate lets you search by role and filter for employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can target companies that have already navigated the H-1B process for underwriting positions specifically.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or merges with another insurer?
A merger or acquisition doesn't automatically invalidate your H-1B, but the successor employer must assume the obligations of the original LCA or file a new one if your role, location, or wage level changes materially. USCIS treats a corporate restructuring as a portability situation if the new employer is a successor in interest, meaning no new petition is required in most straightforward acquisitions.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new underwriting employer before my current petition expires?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for the new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, provided you've been in valid H-1B status and the new role qualifies as a specialty occupation. The new employer's LCA must match the actual work location and wage, which is especially relevant for underwriting roles that may involve managing remote or distributed teams.
Does an Underwriting Manager role at a nonprofit insurer or captive qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing?
It depends on the organization's structure. Standard commercial insurers and captives are cap-subject employers. A nonprofit insurer affiliated with an academic institution or organized as a 501(c)(3) research entity may qualify as cap-exempt, allowing USCIS to accept the petition outside the annual lottery window. Confirm the employer's tax status and affiliation before relying on a cap-exempt filing strategy.