http://travelers.jobs2web.com/go/Boston-MA-Underwriter-Jobs/33435/ View Boston MA Underwriter Jobs at Travelers en-us http://travelers.jobs2web.com/images/travelers/home_logo.gif http://travelers.jobs2web.com/go/Boston-MA-Underwriter-Jobs/33435/ 720 Job ID: 792011
Location: MA-Boston

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:
Travelers Underwriting Trainee Program prepares participants for a career in underwriting. Through a structured training program, the underwriting trainee learns about our underwriting philosophy, business unit products and strategies, principles of negotiation, and relationship building.

As knowledge base increases, participants are gradually given more responsibility within a line of business and eventually an apprenticeship territory. Underwriting Trainees begin by handling renewal business under the supervision of an underwriter and move to developing new business as their skills develop.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
Observe and work with underwriters, risk control representatives, and claim representatives to become familiar with the functions of these positions and how they interact and work with one another

Develop critical underwriting skills, through classroom, independent, and on-the-job training, including analysis of exposures, determination of appropriate insurance coverage and conditions, and the assignment of premium amounts

Gather and review information on financial conditions, risk exposures, loss history, and economic trends that may affect the type of insurance coverage provided

Establish, support, and maintain effective relationships with customers, agents and brokers

EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY:
The ideal candidate for the development program will desire a position that is both analytical and marketing-oriented. A bachelor-s degree is required for this position. Preferred majors include Risk Management & Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent work experience. Students with prior related intern experience and 3.0 GPA are also preferred.

OTHER:
Leading the Business
Construction's Mission & Values
Budgeting
Business Planning
Collaboration
Promotes Enterprise Culture
Drives Results
Leads Change
Executes Business Strategy

Leading Others
Coaching & Development
Employee Relations
Attracts Top Talent
Maximizes Individual and Organizational Performance
Holds Others Accountable
Aligns Rewards
Creates & Sustains a Dynamic Workplace

Leading Self
Commitment to Task Leading to Results
Conflict Management
Flexibility
Demonstrates Self Awareness
Applies Critical Thinking
Communicates Effectively and Influences Others
Exhibits Courage, Conviction and Credibility

Business Knowledge
Insurance Industry
Travelers Construction Business Unit
Travelers Enterprise

Technical Expertise
Agency Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing & Sales
Negotiation
Underwriting & Pricing

Quality Management
Customer Focus
Process / Workflow
Product

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.]]> http://travelers.jobs2web.com/job/BOSTON-Business-Insurance-Underwriting-Professional-Development-Program-Technology-Job-MA-02108/682092/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://travelers.jobs2web.com/job/BOSTON-Business-Insurance-Underwriting-Professional-Development-Program-Technology-Job-MA-02108/682092/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Job ID: 791183
Location: MA-Braintree

Available Openings: 4

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:
Reports to Operations Manager/Director for assigned business segment. Responsible for providing Account Executives with information necessary to make sound underwriting decisions (i.e., marketing, customer service and administrative support affecting brokers/insureds from initial submission through policy issuance and renewals). Provides support within established performance standards and priorities that are responsive to marketing, underwriting, retention and service goals. Assures all related support activities are delivered in a manner consistent with business unit customer service and expense management focus.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
Participates with Account Executives/Underwriters in the renewal and new business activities that support marketing and underwriting decisions that are consistent with business unit growth and retention goals.

Partners with Account Executives/Underwriters to establish support needs for new and renewal policies (i.e., identify/gather relevant account information to quote and/or bind the policy; create exhibits, etc.).

Participates in pre-renewal meetings to define assignments.

Prepares underwriting/pricing exhibits (i.e., exposures, experience rating, profit and loss analysis, expense models, updated account information, etc.).

Manages account documentation (i.e., proposals, agreement letters, reinsurance contracts, collateral agreements, policy change, endorsements, cancellations, etc.).

Ensures accurate and timely servicing and billing of accounts.

Communicates with brokers/agencies, insureds/customers and internal departments. (i.e., researches and resolves issues, responds to inquiries and questions).

Quotes accounts within authority limits by reviewing exposures and experience rating, updating account information, rates and adjusts the price.

Provides information for regulatory compliance (i.e., statutory filings, proof of insurance, certificates).

Provides administrative support and other related services as needed (e.g., input account information into system).

Participates in projects/assignments as needed.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Analytical skills
Experience with Property Casualty multi-line rating and underwriting
Demonstrated skills in the use of computer rating systems and various software applications

OTHER:
MAJOR COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking
Initiative/Motivation/Commitment
Driving for Results
Teamwork and Collaboration
Communication both verbal and written
Flexibility
Organizational Skills
Customer Service Skills
Technical Knowledge/Expertise

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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

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