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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.

The mission of Market Development is to expand the size and reach of Travelers global franchise by partnering with the businesses to identify and develop profitable growth initiatives. Market Development generates, explores and develops ideas primarily for new markets, but also products and/or services. Market Development is focused on proactively identifying and analyzing important new development opportunities for the enterprise, exploring opportunities for expansion within current industry or line of business positions, and challenging existing biases.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership to market development unit, including input into strategic direction; identifies potential development opportunities for the company; participates in or provides leadership to cross functional enterprise projects to research, evaluate and make recommendations around strategic market, product and service opportunities; may mentor or formally supervise lower level staff.
- Applies extensive knowledge of research principles and concepts and insurance operations and industry dynamics, and regularly participates in collecting and analyzing data, engaging colleagues in Market Research as appropriate, to identify and assess internal capabilities in particular areas as well as the impact of and opportunity associated with near-term and long-term market trends, potential market entries, disruptive and competitive forces, and other growth initiatives.
- Presents insightful & well developed presentations and recommendations to management on development initiatives based on relevant internal and external research and analysis; regularly makes presentations to senior management on project findings and recommendations.
- Collaborates with management from sales, product, actuarial, and underwriting or colleagues from Market Research to identify and assess market development opportunities.

COMPETENCIES
- Ability to carry significant, large, and simultaneous projects to fruition, often over the course of several months
- Ability to effectively manage conflict as well as communicate with and influence the highest levels of senior management
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Advanced research and analysis skills
- Strong project management skills
- Insight and creativity in problem solving and ability to research and assess data from multiple viewpoints
- Solid leadership and management skills
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 8 years industry experience, usually graduate degree in marketing, mathematics, or similarly quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years management experience
- Management consulting experience is helpful
- Functional mastery of research principles & practices & of market research field
- Expert knowledge of insurance practices/ procedures & business line specific products
- Underwriting experience preferred
- Knowledge of finance preferred

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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
Develops detailed business requirements and carries out the project tasks required for the development, design, testing, implementation, and continuing operation of automated departmental systems. May assist less experienced analysts in completing tasks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision, coordinates information systems changes and implementation processes
Analyzes requirements and specifications
Produces project documentation including formal proposals and schedules, systems requirement manuals and testing plans
Translates end user computer requirements for use by the department
Prioritizes assigned request enhancements and directs staff activities accordingly
Coordinates changes in project priority level, reworking schedules as necessary
Communicates system changes and processes to end users, documenting processes
Trouble-shoots system failures and effectively resolves discrepancies
Participates in identification, evaluation, and implementation of system recovery solutions
Provides off-shift support as necessary
Communicates testing discrepancies to impacted areas and monitors resolution

Education / Work Experience

College degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 3 years business systems analysis experience.

Other

This position may include but not limited to the following responsibilities:
Work with Actuarial, Underwriting, and Product teams to gather system requirements, analyze and design, develop, unit test, and implement commercial line business products within the new Small Commercial Business Platform. Act as a liaison to other platform teams to ensure all potential areas of impact have been accounted for.

Technical Knowledge
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of application systems analysis and of the systems area supporting the business functions. Has an advanced knowledge of the systems interfaces with the business operations work-flow, and a solid understanding of the business. Proficient in the use of work station, LAN, and mainframe computer applications. Where appropriate, maintains a thorough knowledge of business trends.

Business Knowledge & Partnership
Effectively contributes to, and communicates with the immediate team, systems staff, other business units, service offices, agents, and customers, through a collaborative style. Demonstrates ability to adjust priorities based on changing situations. Able to handle several priority projects at once

Problem Solving & Decision Making
Recognizes and analyzes problems of average complexity. Independently considers a variety of alternatives to arrive at a timely, practical solution

Team Orientation
Builds relationships with peers to achieve objectives. Working to build relationships with other departments to work as one team. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest

Leadership
Designs and tests systems, and/or system changes to insure system efficiency, integrity, productivity, and maintainability. Communicates with business units when appropriate, utilizing advanced written or oral skills in order to maintain system and/or product credibility

Planning and Project Management
Significant planning is typically required to coordinate with other organizational units and resources. Has latitude for setting priorities and making decisions by using the general guidelines established by management. Completes multiple tasks in the time allocated to accomplish results Financial Awareness
Designs and tests systems and/or system changes accurately to maintain and/or reduce operating costs for the company. Analyzes business trends, when appropriate, to enable the company to operate in a cost effective manner

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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.

The Claim Division at The Travelers is starting a number of exciting major initiatives. Our platform strategy transforms our entire software portfolio toward agile, component-based services and process-orientated solutions. We are looking for an experienced .NET Senior Developer/Performance Test Engineer. A successful candidate requires the ability to act as a strong critical thinker as part of a peer-driven development team. Has solid analytical skills needed to identify root causes of performance issues. Has expert knowledge of at least one application discipline, along with the ability to rapidly learn technical/business techniques and disciplines of special value to the systems being supported. Demonstrates the desire and aptitude to become the expert in one or more technical disciplines and applies substantial effort to gaining more knowledge in that area.

The Travelers is one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns means security for our customers and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you can truly make a difference.

SUMMARY:
Strong analytical skills needed to identify opportunities to improve application performance. This includes making recommendations to project teams and doing proof of concept work to demonstrate gains in the recommendations.
Responsible for designing, creating, and executing performance benchmarks and for identifying root causes of performance defects.
Plans at an operational level and manages the effective use of resources to implement a medium sized or multiple smaller assigned projects

PRIMARY DUTIES:
Transforms business specifications into cost-effective information systems applications through resource plans and prioritizes work within established budget objectives
Provides the project manager/supervisor with timely and accurate information regarding the performance of the assigned projects(s).
Builds and leverages effective alliances across the technical and business community ensuring the best utilization of resources.

EXPERIENCE:
In-depth understanding of performance engineering methods and tools.
Experience with ASP.NET and VB.NET, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Optional yet desired experience with dotTrace and Perfmon
Optional yet desired experience with .NET Framework, XML, AJAX, SQL Server 2005 desired.
Experience with full life cycle development including highly structured test phases is desired.
Has advanced research and analysis skills.
Knowledge of software development methodologies and their application is desired.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be a proven contributor in a team environment.
Ability to develop and present technical concepts to a business audience is a desired.

OTHER:
Technical Knowledge
Has master level knowledge of multiple programming disciplines and a thorough understanding of the business that the assigned projects are supporting. Uses this understanding of the business and systems environment to develop appropriate and timely solutions to daily issues. Has conceptual knowledge of varying technologies and the ability to make decisions based on that knowledge

Business Knowledge & Partnership
Creates an atmosphere where business partner's issues are dealt with professionally, and in a timely manner. Suggests solutions that make sense and optimize the value of assigned projects. Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience. Recognizes the importance of superior quality in providing a competitive edge. Ensures that reports are precise, timely and accurate

Problem Solving & Decision Making
Demonstrates sound analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and/or where information is available but must be further manipulated. Once decisions are made, is able to follow and direct action to implement intended results. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions. Openly and directly confronts conflict until resolved

Team Orientation
Builds relationships with peers and other departments to achieve objectives, to work as one team and to secure necessary resources not under his/her personal control. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest

Leadership
Supports a distinct business unit or several smaller functions. Responsibilities are assigned with some latitude for setting priorities and decision-making using established policies and procedures. Results are reviewed with next level manager for clarification and direction before proceeding

Planning and Project Management
Works with the project manager/manager in identifying those project tasks that are most important, establishes clear priorities and understands the larger picture. Anticipates and effectively responds to changes in workload and resources

Financial Awareness
Understands, has input to the budget process, and shares responsibility for cost-effective expense control of assigned projects. Is responsible for important and confidential information

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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.

Claim Industry Lead

This Industry-Focused Claim Product Manager is an exciting opportunity for a multi-line claim professional to use his/her expertise to partner with the Middle Market -Industry Edge Product Management team to drive strategy and increase the overall effectiveness of the line of business.
You will play an integral role in the development of claim strategy and operating practices such that claim best serves each unique industry. In addition, the Claim Product Manager plays a critical role in the development and ongoing management of each industry program

PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Serve as a Claim Industry Lead to a portfolio of Middle Market industry specific businesses
involving Underwriting CURE and Operational Reviews
- Liaison for all claim issues in aligned portfolio
- Management information (MI) trending and product performance analyses
- Collaborate with System/MI for coding updates to cull out product performance trends
- Design and implement Claim workflow across industries
- Attend industry trade shows/industry meetings, develop industry-leading knowledge and competitor intelligence
- Provide coverage consultation as it relates to forms development
- Engage in Industry advocate teams Design and develop advocate teams across Claim
- Collaborate with Claim Legal on refining Industry expertise across Staff Counsel and Home Office Legal team
- Develop holistic claim approach to support the business beyond across the enterprise (General Liability ,WC, Auto, Property)

Claim Strategy:
- Develop and implement strategies to address and improve claim results.
- Collaborate with claim management, claim legal and other claim product areas to develop new resources to increase sales and productivity

Claim Practices & Field Support:
- Consult with and advise business management on new business process changes. Proactively stay abreast of industry, developments, changing trends and jurisdictional issues. Assists in industry analysis and benchmarking studies.
- Partner with product training resources and Claim University in the development and design of technical claim/leadership training strategies, programs and curriculum.
- Partner with field management, Claim Finance and Claim MI to assist in developing and executing a financial management and control strategy to limit financial risk associated with claim costs.
- Serve as a contact and technical resource to field and business partners on claim policy interpretation, coverage issues, settlement authority, extra contractual litigation, compliance and regulatory issues, program and/or procedural issues.
- Provide field claim management guidance on legislative, regulatory, and market conduct issues.

Requirements:

- Multi-Line Claims experience preferred
- Strong financial management and analysis skills
- Advanced knowledge of claim business, processes and systems
- Advanced knowledge of project management skills and protocols
- Ability to analyze, develop and present complex business strategies
- Strong business savvy and judgment skills
- 4 year degree preferred; masters a plus

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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.

- Complete or coordinate quantitative analysis to solve enterprise business problems which cross multiple Business Units
- Directs projects that have significant financial impact
- Will be involved in the preparation and/or presentation of results to executive level management

SUMMARY:
Provides technical and quantitative analysis for predictive modeling group.
Brings business knowledge to help creatively solve business problems.
Assists in in-depth efforts applying and implementing predictive modeling results.
Directs analysts in research and predictive modeling projects.
Assists in statistical data mining and other actuarial research by applying advanced statistical concepts.
Uses computer technology, computer modeling, spreadsheet applications, software tools and programming languages.
Assists in designing reports to enhance analysis
Designs, writes and tests computer programs in model-building.
Participates in and may be responsible for projects requiring advanced statistical analyses, innovative research, mathematical calculations and technical skills.
May direct projects that have significant financial impact and may present to senior level management.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
Conduct research and predictive modeling.
Interpret data and identify correlations using both univariate and multivariate analysis.
Participate in discussions regarding underwriting strategy.
Communicate results and their implications to business centers.
Prepare responses to inquiries from business areas.
Oversee programming in SAS, VBA, Excel, Access or company software.
Participate in and/or is responsible for advanced projects.
Present findings to underwriting and actuarial management.
Provide assistance and supervision to less experienced staff.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Generally 5 to 7 years of research, modeling or actuarial experience
Demonstrated ability in statistical modeling and data mining techniques (GLM, clustering, decision trees, etc)
Strong understanding of insurance related modeling and data
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of insurance products and operations
Basic understanding of accounting principles and solid understanding of financial reporting
Basic understanding of regulatory environment

CERTIFICATES/DEGREES:
College degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, finance, actuarial science or equivalent
Advanced degree in statistics (or related) or professional actuarial designation a plus

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Excellent communication skills

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Excellent understanding of computers, programming, SAS, Excel spreadsheets, Word and database software

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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.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Sr. Business Systems Analyst offers expert analysis and support for the Unica - Affinium Suite of applications. This role develops, validates, and launches e-mail campaigns based on requirements and needs set by the business lines. The Sr. Business Systems Analyst works closely with developers, designers, vendors, and marketing customers across the enterprise to coordinate campaign requirements and act as a subject matter expert on all technical and business-related issues. This role will also assist in the testing, problem solving/troubleshooting, maintenance and enhancement of department/division systems. These responsibilities require a high attention to detail and minimal supervision.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
-Build and execute marketing campaigns using the Travelers- implementation of Unica-s Affinium suite
-Coordinate marketing campaign schedules and requirements with the marketing units and IT campaign development staff
-Perform quality reviews on all marketing campaigns by validating that each step in the campaign development workflow was done correctly
-Prioritize work requests and manage customer expectations
-Offer corrective solutions to any process and tool gaps
-Perform application systems analysis functions at a very high degree of accuracy and speed
-Act as a liaison between vendors, designers, developers, and marketing customers for all campaign-related work
-Demonstrate a personal commitment to learning and expanding technical and business knowledge

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
-Possesses database marketing background
-Has strong understanding of HTML and Web Design
-Has expert knowledge of applications systems analysis techniques
-Can quickly learn technical skills, business techniques, and key disciplines relative to the environment
-Possesses a working knowledge of the business and a conceptual understanding of the technical environments in which the system operates

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE
-Works effectively with the business lines to gather requirements/analyze needs and communicate results
-Offers high-quality service through communication, responsiveness and meeting SLAs
-Demonstrates attitude of willingness, cooperation, and concern for business issues

PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING
-Devises technically feasible solutions for moderately complex problems.
-Uses innovative insights and creativity in evaluating alternatives.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
-Articulates and presents highly technical information to various audiences with different levels of understanding
-Acts as a powerful and effective negotiator
-Demonstrates active listening
-Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
-Educates customers and team members on new processes/tool changes through documentation or demonstration

TEAM ORIENTATION
-Works well in a team-oriented environment
-Builds relationships with peers and customers to create an open and efficient transfer of knowledge and skills
-Balances team and individual responsibilities
-Demonstrates willingness to hear other-s views and welcomes feedback
-Places the success of the team above own objectives

PLANNING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
-Applies project management discipline to all areas of work
-Balances changing priorities and schedule demands
-Accurately estimates work effort based off requests
-Understands the software development lifecycle
-Compares costs to benefits
-Prepares budgets and cost analysis when applicable

OTHER
-Adapts to a fast-paced environment, self-manages and prioritizes tasks
-Thinks broad and extensible in all designs and efforts to support growth
-Must be trustworthy and reliable
-Works well collaboratively with others
-Represents Distribution Shared Systems in a professional manner
-Uses advanced analytical and diagnostic skills

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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:
Provides technical and quantitative analysis for predictive modeling group.
Brings business knowledge to help creatively solve business problems.
Assists in in-depth efforts applying and implementing predictive modeling results.
Directs analysts in research and predictive modeling projects.
Assists in statistical data mining and other actuarial research by applying advanced statistical concepts.
Uses computer technology, computer modeling, spreadsheet applications, software tools and programming languages.
Assists in designing reports to enhance analysis
Designs, writes and tests computer programs in model-building.
Participates in and may be responsible for projects requiring advanced statistical analyses, innovative research, mathematical calculations and technical skills.
May direct projects that have significant financial impact and may present to senior level management.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
Conduct research and predictive modeling.
Interpret data and identify correlations using both univariate and multivariate analysis.
Participate in discussions regarding underwriting strategy.
Communicate results and their implications to business centers.
Prepare responses to inquiries from business areas.
Oversee programming in SAS, VBA, Excel, Access or company software.
Participate in and/or is responsible for advanced projects.
Present findings to underwriting and actuarial management.
Provide assistance and supervision to less experienced staff.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Generally 5 to 7 years of research, modeling or actuarial experience
Demonstrated ability in statistical modeling and data mining techniques (GLM, clustering, decision trees, etc)
Strong understanding of insurance related modeling and data
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of insurance products and operations
Basic understanding of accounting principles and solid understanding of financial reporting
Basic understanding of regulatory environment

CERTIFICATES/DEGREES:
College degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, finance, actuarial science or equivalent
Advanced degree in statistics (or related) or professional actuarial designation a plus

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Excellent communication skills

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Excellent understanding of computers, programming, SAS, Excel spreadsheets, Word and database software

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.]]> http://travelers.jobs2web.com/job/HARTFORD-Director,-Research-&-Modeling-Job-CT-06101/653570/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://travelers.jobs2web.com/job/HARTFORD-Director,-Research-&-Modeling-Job-CT-06101/653570/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Job ID: 791692
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

Join an organization that-s on the move, one that-s in-synch with your energy and ambition. The Travelers- Select organization is currently engaged in a large scale multi-year effort to provide strategic, agile technology capabilities to our agents, insureds, and business partners. We are searching for a motivated, energetic Project Director to be the primary point of accountability to business partners and other parties for the management and implementation of medium to large size projects or small to medium sized programs that support achievement of complex business and organizational objectives.

The Project Director works with minimal supervision and is responsible for applying advanced Project Management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems. You will be expected to work within defined parameters, while flexibly applying proven Project Management methodologies in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. This position controls planning and execution of the projects' or program's activities and resources to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met.

Education/Work Experience Level

Typically possess five to seven years of Project Management or equivalent experience in the total Project life cycle with increasing levels of complexity.

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years experience with large business and IT projects. Solid experience with strategic and workforce planning, knowledge of the P&C business, and daily interactions with senior leadership of an organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
-Provides project support or leadership to assigned department(s) or business area(s) dependent on scope of project assignment.
-Ensures completion of project within required timeframes and resources.
-Coordinates with representatives from impacted departments to identify issues and parameters of project.
-Responsible for driving project deliverables, including coordinating with other parties to accomplish project tasks.
-Resolves issues that may impede progress of project.
-Keeps impacted departments apprised of project status.
-Responsible for developing and implementing communication related to project, including project implementation.
-Will manage project team depending on scope of assigned projects.
-Leads most complex, strategic projects involving high level of coordination among departments and business areas. Projects have significant strategic impact on multiple business areas.
-Assigned projects are longer in duration and higher in complexity.
-Requires compiling and managing project team and financial resources to accomplish project results.
-Requires minimal supervision. Works independently. Operates with only functional direction from management.
-Utilizes structured project management methodologies.

Other
Business Knowledge & Partnership
Suggests solutions that make sense and are in line with future technology direction. Effectively communicates with peers, all levels of management and in manner consistent with the audience. Demonstrates an adaptive style that is flexible and effective in gaining cooperation of others

Problem Solving & Decision Making
Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are not readily defined and/or conflict with available information. Carefully evaluates alternative risks and solutions before taking action. Has good negotiation skills.

Team Orientation
Maintains effective partnerships across the department, and is able to influence management, peers and project staff through an inclusive style, leadership ability and recognition of their abilities and knowledge. Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Financial Awareness
Manages and has input to the project budget including the tracking of actuals to budget and reporting to stakeholders.

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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 is responsible for:
Project Management related to motor vehicle appraisal and evaluation software.
Vendor Management.
Supporting the strategy and operations of a line of business product, program or function.
Developing and designing programs and helping to lead initiatives for improving countrywide results.
Evaluating operating environment, vendors, workflow processes, and support services for assigned line of business or product. Documenting multiple solutions to recommend and assisting with implementation of changes for improvement.
Working within broad limits and authority on complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in breadth and/or depth in area of expertise.
May serve as Team Lead.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Claim Strategy:
Tracking projects and updating statuses to all interested parties.
Developing Gantt charts for project deliverables.
Vendor Management and IT systems coordination.
Develop and implement strategies to address and improve claim results.
Collaborate with claim management, claim Legal and other claim product areas to develop new resources to increase sales and productivity reduce expenses and improve claim results and customer service through workflow and process efficiencies.
Assist with the identification and escalation of improvement opportunities and understand and assess barriers identified areas in need of improvement.
Assist with vendor management in support of workflow and process improvement initiatives.

Claim Practices & Field Support:
Consult with and advise business management on new business process changes. Direct initiatives in support of these changes.
Proactively stay abreast of industry, developments, changing trends and jurisdictional issues. Assists in industry analysis and benchmarking studies. Attend various seminars and conference as appropriate.
Partner with Claim University on the development and design of technical claim/
leadership training strategies, programs and curriculum.
Partner with field management, Claim Finance and Claim MI to assist in developing and executing a financial management and control strategy to limit financial risk associated with claim costs.
Serve as a contact and technical resource to field and business partners on claim policy interpretation, coverage issues, settlement authority, extra contractual litigation, compliance and regulatory issues, program and/or procedural issues.
Provide field claim management guidance on legislative, regulatory, and market conduct issues.
Share accountability with business partners to achieve and sustain quality results.

Business Process, Workflow and Technology:
Create, implement, and maintain claim handling guidelines, policies, procedures and processes. Assists in the development and implementation of claim policy language endorsement
Investigate new technology and the application for improving business process and increasing productivity.
Conduct competitive analyses and benchmarking studies.
Provide technical knowledge and project coordination on large-scale claim workflow and systems projects.
Develop training materials and instruct users on strategies, processes and/or procedures.

Business Partner Support:
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Underwriting, Product Management, Marketing, and Actuarial to drive business results.

Leadership:
Assist in developing team goals and drive strategies to meet business objectives.
May serve as Team Lead.

Education / Work Experience
College degree and 4+ years claim related experience. Technical Requirements:
Strong Excel skills with an emphasis on project management
CCC product knowledge

Strong financial management and analysis skills.
Advanced knowledge of claim business, processes and systems.
Advanced knowledge of project management skills and protocols.
Expert at modeling and analyzing business strategy alternatives

Other
Competencies, as demonstrated by ability to:

Lead the Business:
Translate vision into realistic business strategies
Assist in leading change
Promote enterprise culture; understand and work with other functions

Lead Self:
Exhibit courage, credibility and conviction
Communicate effectively
Influence others by appealing to reason and the interests of involved parties
Apply critical thinking and judgment skills

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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:
Provide on-going improvement of claim technical management through file and operational reviews with emphasis on claim handling quality.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Participate in and coordinate Service Center Quality Reviews. Evaluate claim handling quality via file reviews for a specific line or product.
- Travel to Service Centers countrywide to evaluate and discuss results.
- Serve as liaison between Home Office Claim Quality Management and Local Claim Center(s).
- Coordinate and/or conduct calibration training sessions and focused reviews as well as assist in Quality improvement at both local and National levels.
- Coordinate Action Plans with Service Center Management.

EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY:
- Bachelors degree

WORK EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of technical claims processing experience
- Supervisory/Management experience preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Solid computer skills including Impact, WORD, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes and the ability to learn new software programs as needed.

OTHER:
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated Project Management and organizational skills.

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