Account Executive/Underwriter or Sr. Underwriter, National Accounts

Who Are We?Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.Compensation OverviewThe annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.Salary Range$85,700.00 - $141,400.00Target Openings1What Is the Opportunity?Under general supervision, responsible for the profitability, growth and retention of assigned book of business within a territory that is consistent with overall business line objectives. Marketing and underwriting responsibilities typically include:Primary Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnderwriting and Pricing:Underwrites primarily moderately complex accounts and risks and considers different approaches toward risks to maximize profitability (e.g., pricing, retention, endorsements, limits, indemnity, security).Uses good judgment in making decisions within own underwriting authority and makes recommendations on other accounts to meet business objectives.Initiates collaborative discussions.Distribution and Agency Management:Effectively manages assigned agents/brokers by developing and maintaining relationships to write and retain accounts consistent with business unit appetite.Frequently meets with agents/brokers and insureds in order to build and maintain business relationships.Sales:Uses consultative marketing/sales skills and successfully employs a consultative selling approach to market products to agents and brokers.Identifies and captures new business opportunities and effectively cross-sells market segment and Travelers products/businesses.Develops agency sales/business plan and frequently partners with MD to develop region/group sales plan.Negotiation:Negotiates skillfully in difficult situations.Develops and executes on a plan to meet business objectives.Anticipates and identifies moderately complex underwriting/marketing problems, thoroughly analyzes available information and makes timely practical decisions.Business Planning and Collaboration:Fosters collaboration within the business unit and across the enterprise. Seeks enterprise-wide solutions to business problems.Assists less experienced employees when appropriate.Leading Others:In addition to leading self, may coach less experienced staff members.May participate in the training of less experienced Account Executives.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications2 years of Account Executive/underwriting experience required.Education, Work Experience, & KnowledgeBachelor's degree preferred.In some lines of business, relevant agent/broker experience may be appropriate.Typically has 3-5 years of relevant Account Executive experience.Previous National Account underwriting experience preferred.Licensing or CertificatesValid driver's license or alternate means of personal transportation.CPCU designation preferred in some lines of business.Job Specific Technical Skills & CompetenciesUses 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.Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results.Environmental / Work Schedules / OtherEmployment PracticesTravelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

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