Underwriting Professional Development Program - January 2024 - Public Sector Services
Company: The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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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$56,400.00 - $93,100.00Target 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.Other duties as assigned.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.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.Valid drivers license
or alternate means of personal transportation.What is a Must
Have?Bachelor degree or one year of applicable business experience
required.What 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/.0
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