Commercial Underwriter - Risk & Growth Partner

The Travelers Indemnity Company; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer encouragement

Job summary

The Travelers Indemnity Company seeks an Account Executive for Commercial Accounts to partner with agents and brokers to provide property, general liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. You will assess risk and negotiate terms while building lasting relationships to drive profitability.

Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of underwriting experience in commercial lines, CPCU designation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three to five years of underwriting 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Commercial insurance knowledge

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPCU designation

Job description

The Travelers Indemnity Company seeks an Account Executive for Commercial Accounts to partner with agents and brokers to provide property, general liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. You will assess risk and negotiate terms while building lasting relationships to drive profitability.

Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of underwriting experience in commercial lines, CPCU designation, and