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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Remote only
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, our Risk Services organization exists to help people and businesses thrive by working directly with customers to assess risk, improve resilience, and deliver practical risk mitigation solutions that make a measurable difference. We partner with customers throughout their lifecycle to identify exposures, reduce losses, and strengthen operational performance—combining consultative expertise, technology enabled risk solutions, and data driven insights to improve outcomes before and after a loss. By integrating risk assessment, prevention, and recovery with the broader insurance experience, we help customers protect what matters most while building trust, long-term value, and sustainable advantages for both our customers and our enterprise.
As a Property Technical Specialist, you will conduct Property Risk Assessment surveys and service at complex applicant and written business to determine overall risk, as well as serve as a technical property resource for Risk Engineering and Underwriting. It will have accountability specific to the deployment of Underwriting and Risk Engineering practices for the Property Line of Business, with support to the Marine and International Multinational Lines of Businesses where applicable.
Join us to continuously learn, expand your technical and consultative capabilities, and shape the future of risk engineering while delivering meaningful outcomes for customers and the enterprise.
This role offers a remote work arrangement but prefers candidates who reside in or near Chicago, IL to effectively support regional operations, clients, and partners.
This position can be hired at various levels depending upon background and experience
Responsibilities:
Strategic Risk Advisory & Consulting
• Act as a strategic risk advisor, partnering with Inland Marine clients to proactively identify emerging risks and cocreate practical, value-added mitigation solutions
• Demonstrate customer centricity and empathy by tailoring recommendations to each client’s industry, risk profile, and business priorities
Risk Assessment & Service Execution
• Conduct property risk assessments and consultations across construction work assignments for all lines of business using onsite, hybrid, and virtual/digital delivery models
• Deliver Risk Engineering practices for the Property Line of Business, with support to the Marine and International MultiNational Lines of Businesses where applicable.
• Develop and execute data driven service plans that address loss drivers, operational exposures, and client business objectives
Communication & Influence
• Translate complex technical findings into clear, compelling insights using storytelling with data for clients, agents, and underwriting partners
Digital Enablement & Innovation
• Leverage digital tools, analytics, and emerging technologies (e.g., dashboards, virtual tools, AI enabled insights) to enhance service quality, efficiency, and customer experience
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within Risk Engineering
Collaboration & Growth Enablement
• Collaborate cross functionally with underwriting, claims, sales, data, and technical experts to deliver integrated risk solutions
• Identify opportunities to expand Risk Services offerings and support profitable growth
Learning & Talent Development (by level)
• Engage in continuous learning to stay current on industry trends, emerging risks, and evolving technologies
• Participate in industry association discussions, meetings, training, webinars, etc., such as NREL, NABCEP, IRMI
• Mentor, coach, and support less experienced risk engineering consultants as appropriate by role level
Education, Professional Credentials and Experience
Qualifications:
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:
102,400-170,400The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
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