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Location: CT-Hartford

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.

SUMMARY:
This position could be located in the Hartford field office or the Boston office depending on the candidate hired. It reports to the Managing Director and is responsible for the profitability, growth and retention of assigned book of business within an assigned territory that is consistent with overall business line objectives. In this middle level position, the incumbent is responsible for all of the functions of an Account Executive except for mentoring Account Administrators; however, he/she may require assistance from a senior level Account Executive in order to manage more difficult accounts. Generally, the incumbent is responsible for independently managing all account activities for the moderately complex to routine accounts.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
Support long and short term business strategies to effectively achieve profit and growth objectives for assigned location(s) through responsible marketing and sound underwriting.

Underwrite and price accounts in support of strategic business planning activities designed to increase the presence of the business group in the market; retain the appropriate mix of business; and achieve overall growth and profit objectives.

Respond to underwriting and marketing strategies and standards by developing a marketing plan that reflects local market competitive conditions and, at the same time, meets growth and profit goals.

Ensure that production and underwriting objecitves with respect to profitability are achieved.

Marketing and underwriting responsibilities include but are not limited to: Meeting with agency personnel to maintain and develop positive and productive relationships. In this capacity, assures that our contractual commitments are met and negotiates programs of insurance. Representing the company and our underwriting strategy in the location(s) to agent, employees and the community. Working with other business units as appropriate to support market penetration objectives and seeks out cross-sell opportunities as appropriate.

Maintain the highest level of customer service.

Assist in the delivery of excellent account administration services.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal resources (e.g., LP&E, Claim, Operations, etc.) to ensure delivery of all related services to clients.

Perform all functions to support profit, growth and expense management goals.

OTHER:
The incumbent has authority that is determined by his/her level of experience, the complexity of accounts and the agents assigned. The incumbent generally spends 20% to 50% in outside contact with agents and insureds.

Business Knowledge
Clearly demonstrates specific knowledge requirements as defined by business group.
Understand products, financials, objectives and service requirements of business group.
Knows how to get things done.

Marketing and Underwriting
Solid knowledge of technical underwriting.
Demonstrated marketing skills necessary to achieve established and stretch business goals.
Professionally current.
Works effectively with all levels and can easily build new relationships.
Able to recognize opportunities to penetrate a new market, take advantage of all important opportunities to increase market share and takes intelligent risks.

Customer Focus
Identifies customers' needs and takes appropriate action to meet those needs.
Acts with a sense of urgency.
Strong knowledge of competitive market conditions.

Financial
Understands business objectives and can act in a decisive manner to achieve financial results.

Teamwork
Establishes strong coalitions and networks both within and outside of the Division/Company.

Leadership
Makes sound decisions.
Develops a high degree of trust through demonstrated personal integrity, ethics and a commitment to doing the right things.

Self Management
Takes responsibility for decisions and actions.
Manages own work.
Understands the business and responds to all related issues, concerns and problems.

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Location: CT-Farmington

Available Openings: 2

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.

We are seeking a self motivated professional with solid commercial property/casualty insurance underwriting experience looking to challenge themselves in the field of underwriting alternative risk transfer products. This individual would work within a team of motivated professionals to develop, underwrite, price and service various types of captive programs.

Specific responsibilities include:
Development and underwriting of captive programs that support long and short term business strategies that effectively achieve profit and growth objectives.
Working with Marketing, Actuarial, Finance, Operations and Claim personnel to develop and maintain relationships with various outside production sources.
Participation in the marketing and business planning of existing programs consistent with program growth and expansion objectives.
Development and communication of program underwriting guidelines, strategy, terms and conditions.
Oversight of captive program underwriting performance.

Qualifications:
College degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of five years of Property & Casualty commercial lines underwriting work experience.
Group Captive experience a plus, but not required
Solid knowledge of technical underwriting.
Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.
Strong computer skills, e.g., Excel - pivot tables, spreadsheet development using formulae.
Strong collaboration and relationship building ability.
Strong negotiating skills; able to solicit win-win results.
Effective, articulate and professional communication and presentation skills.
Direct client contact experience required
Must be self-motivated and goal-oriented; able to make sound business decisions and take initiative.
Good leadership skills.
Professional designations, e.g., CPCU, ARe, ARM nice to have but not necessary.

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