Account Executive - Technology & Life Sciences
Company: Travelers Canada
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: March 10, 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.Job CategoryUnderwritingCompensation 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$81,500.00 - $134,500.00Target
Openings1What Is the Opportunity?Technology & Life Sciences offers
a wide array of products to technology software and service
providers, electronics manufacturing companies as well as medical
technology and pharmaceutical companies. The Account Executive
(AE), Technology will partner with agents and brokers to provide
coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. As
an AE, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build
relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your
ability to assess risk and sell our products will contribute to the
profitability and success of Travelers.What Will You Do?
- Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned
book of business.
- Underwrite and skillfully negotiate customer accounts to
minimize risk and maximize profitability.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners
within the business unit and across the enterprise to create sales
plans and identify cross-selling opportunities.
- Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by
regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and
sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining
accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel
to such meetings.
- Identify and capture new business opportunities using
consultative marketing and sales skills.
- Develop and execute agency sales plans. Execute region/group
sales plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate
Have?
- Bachelor's degree.
- Three to five years of relevant underwriting experience with
experience in commercial lines.
- Knowledge of commercial lines products, the regulatory
environment, and the local insurance market.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to proactively
identify underwriting, marketing, or financial challenges and
analyze available information to make timely decisions in alignment
with our risk appetite.
- Communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate
with agents and brokers.
- CPCU designation.What is a Must Have?
- Two years of underwriting experience.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 value the
unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our
organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from
our differences. -If you are a candidate and have specific
questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please
send us an 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 .
Keywords: Travelers Canada, Walnut Creek , Account Executive - Technology & Life Sciences, IT / Software / Systems , Walnut Creek, California
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