Senior Property Underwriter & AEO (Hybrid)

Travelers Companies, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers in the United States seeks an Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter, National Property. The role partners with agents and brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal business, acting as a technical resource and building relationships to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate will independently assess complex risk, negotiate effectively, and contribute to region-wide sales plans while traveling to meet clients and agents as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Six to eight years of underwriting experience in National Property.
• Deep knowledge of property products and local insurance markets.
• Strong financial acumen and risk assessment abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation with agents and brokers.
• CPCU designation.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Underwrite and negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Occasionally negotiate reinsurance for complex accounts.
• Facilitate placement of foreign admitted policies and support global underwriting services.
• Develop sales plans with internal partners and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Meet with agents and brokers to market Travelers products and write/retain accounts.
• Develop agency sales plans with Managing Director and support regional plans.
• May assist in training less experienced Account Executives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Sales & business development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation

Job description

Travelers in the United States seeks an Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter, National Property. The role partners with agents and brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal business, acting as a technical resource and building relationships to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate will independently assess complex risk, negotiate effectively, and contribute to region-wide sales plans while traveling to meet clients and agents as needed.