Personal Lines Underwriter Job

Job Title: Personal Lines Underwriter
Job ID: 791777
Location: MA-Norwood

Available Openings: 1

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.

That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

This position may reside in our Worcester or Norwood location.

Summary:
Provide technical underwriting support for assigned agencies within the team as well as making individual underwriting decisions on referred accounts.

Job Components/Critical Responsibilities:
-Handle underwriting decisions on new business, renewals and referrals that fall outside the guidelines and within delegated authority levels. Recommend risks above their letter of authority. Typically these individuals hold Level I or Level II authority levels.
-Handle assigned workload within quality, productivity and service standards as established by the business centers.
-Provide technical underwriting support for team members
-Handle underwriting edit referrals
-In conjunction with business center management and field marketing, and Agency Portfolio Managers (APMs) assist with agency management including monitoring of loss ratio and agency exceptions
-Handle Adverse Decision Letters for own decisions
-Provide assigned agencies with necessary training
-Assist in training of team members
-Provides Support for Personal Insurance Counselor staff
-Assist with book transfers
-Handle Insurance Department complaints
-Keeps up to date on regulatory changes, PLUM bulletins and other ongoing training.
-Business travel as needed.
-Perform other related duties as required

Competencies/Qualifications:
-Prior Underwriting Experience
-Customer Focus
-Business/Technical Knowledge
-Teamwork/Rapport building skills
-Strong written & verbal communication skills
-Knowledgeable in Personal Lines products and systems
-Familiar with agency management & MA industry
-College degree or equivalent work experience
-Valid agents license desirable
-Effective organizational and time management skills

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Boston
Job Segments: Insurance, Underwriter