Underwriting Professional Development Program - BI -Technology - June 2023
Company: The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
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$54,400.00 - $89,800.00Target Openings1What Is the
Opportunity?Under close supervision and as a participant in a
structured training program, actively learns about underwriting
philosophy, business unit products and strategies, negotiation, and
relationship building. As a trainee, handles renewal business under
direct supervision and moves to developing new business as skills
advance. As knowledge increases and, under direct supervision,
takes on less complex underwriting of individual accounts and
eventually a territory. Seeks out opportunities to observe account
analysis discussions with other underwriters and underwriting
leaders. Takes initiative for their own development. The incumbent
in this job does not manage others.What Will You Do?Underwriting
and Pricing:
- Under direct supervision, underwrites and assesses risk and
makes recommendations for less complex accounts in a market
segment.Distribution and Agency Management:
- Establishes effective relationships with customers, agents and
brokers.Sales:
- Develops consultative sales and marketing skills through their
interaction with agents/brokers and via coaching from their
manager.Negotiation:
- Develops negotiation skills through their interaction with
agents/brokers and via coaching from their manager.Executes
Strategy and Drives Results:
- Develops planning and organization skills necessary to
effectively manage desk and assume a territory.Business Planning
and Collaboration:
- Effectively collaborates with others on all aspects of
job.
- Understands the need to seek enterprise-wide solutions to
business problems.Leading Self:
- Takes initiative for personal development and seeks to learn
through underwriting, marketing, and other related
opportunities.Perform other duties as assigned.What Will Our Ideal
Candidate Have?
- Entry level position.
- Educational background/ coursework in Business Administration/
Management, Finance/Accounting, Economics, Mathematics/Science,
Sales/Marketing/Communications preferred.
- Valid drivers license or alternate means of personal
transportation.
- One Year of Customer Service Experience.Industry/Business
Knowledge:
- Demonstrates an ability, desire, and intellectual curiosity to
learn the business.Business Perspective:
- Uses knowledge of internal and external factors impacting the
property & casualty industry to make decisions.Analytical
Thinking/Financial Acumen:
- 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.Relationship Management:
- Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive
relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve
results.What is a Must Have?
- Bachelor degree or one year of applicable business experience
required.
- Valid drivers license or alternate means of personal
transportationWhat Is in It for You?
- 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. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in
the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment
toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual
contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a
Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- 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 and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness
goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to
professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources
to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you're
eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed
therapist.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the
communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.
Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that
enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.Employment
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.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the
physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we
may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above
or below the level included in this posting.To learn more about our
comprehensive benefit programs please visit
http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
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