Account Executive/Underwriter Middle Market

Company: The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: July 28, 2022

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$77,200.00 - $127,400.00Target Openings1What Is the Opportunity?Commercial Accounts offers a wide array of guaranteed-cost products to mid-size businesses. Total account solutions include General Liability, Property, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Lead Umbrella. The Account Executive (AE), Commercial Accounts will partner with agents and brokers to provide property, general liability, commercial auto, and/or workers' compensation 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.Travelers offers a hybrid work location model that is designed to support flexibility. Primary Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage 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.Minimum QualificationsTwo years of underwriting experience.Education, Work Experience, & KnowledgeBachelor 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.Licensing or CertificatesCPCU designation.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 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 0

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