Travelers is one of the best property casualty insurers, known for their commitment to customers and communities. They are seeking participants for a year-long Underwriting Professional Development Program that focuses on training in underwriting philosophy, risk assessment, and relationship building under supervision.
Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision, underwrites and assesses risk and makes recommendations for less complex accounts in a market segment
- Establishes effective relationships with customers, agents and brokers
- Develops consultative sales and marketing skills through their interaction with agents/brokers and via coaching from their manager
- Develops negotiation skills through their interaction with agents/brokers and via coaching from their manager
- Develops planning and organization skills necessary to effectively manage desk and assume a territory
- Effectively collaborates with others on all aspects of job
- Understands the need to seek enterprise-wide solutions to business problems
- Takes initiative for personal development and seeks to learn through underwriting, marketing, and other related opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor degree or one year of applicable business experience
- Educational background/ coursework in Business Administration/ Management, Finance/Accounting, Economics, Mathematics/Science, Sales/Marketing/Communications
- Valid drivers license or alternate means of personal transportation
- Demonstrates an ability, desire, and intellectual curiosity to learn the business
- Uses knowledge of internal and external factors impacting the property & casualty industry to make decisions
- Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships and explores alternative solutions to support sound decision making
- Understands and uses financial information, tools and expense management principles to accomplish day-to-day work and maximize profitability
- Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.
Company Overview
Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business. It was founded in 1853, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.travelers.com.
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