Brendan C.

Construction Underwriter

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About

Middle Market insurance underwriter responsible for analyzing and pricing complex commercial construction casualty risks to maintain portfolio profitability. Underwrite exposure by conducting risk assessments of contractor operations, evaluating contractual risk transfer, quality controls, and exposure to Construction Defect litigation. Experience reviewing various lines of business including General Liability, Property, Umbrella, Inland Marine, Worker's Compensation, and Commercial Auto. Currently responsible for driving new business in New England territory by collaborating with regional brokers to place Construction risk.

Experience

  • Lower Middle Market Underwriter, Construction at Chubb
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • The Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut, United States)
    • Underwriter
      Oct 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs

      Small Commercial Construction Underwriter. Responsible for P&C New Business growth in Southern New England.

    • Senior Associate Underwriter
      Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr

    • Associate Underwriter
      Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 · 6 mos

  • Research Fellow at Echelon Insights
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 · 3 mos

    • Analyzed survey results and prepared visually-pleasing reports to clients such as Ralph Lauren, the American Chemistry Council, Winning for Women, among others. • Operated within company technology stack performing query and analysis work included a national voter file, broadcast media tracking, and social media data. • Identified relevant statistical findings and how to present them using data visualization tools such as Tableau, Keynote, and Microsoft Powerpoint.

  • Editor at SB Nation
    Apr 2014 - Aug 2021 · 7 yrs 5 mos

    • Oversaw the organization's digital marketing efforts across various platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Google by influencing search engine optimization. Specifically increased engagement on Twitter. • Served as credentialed media for some of the largest events in college sports, such as the Big East Tournament. • Created engaging content surrounding conference realignment including a comprehensive analysis of UConn's value drawing over 50 thousand page views.

  • Wealth Management Intern at Valark Financial Services
    May 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Trained and supervised an intern by providing feedback on work and directing on tasks he needed to complete. • Interacted with various CRM's and computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Wealthbox, Asana, Slack, and Hubspot. • Created informative newsletters for clients by researching how exchange rates affect the stock market, where investors can benefit from new rules regarding IRA contributions, and how to distinguish between life insurance policies.