Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Commercial Accounts

Travelers Canada; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Melville is seeking an experienced underwriter to manage a book of business, develop agency sales plans, and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years in underwriting commercial lines, holds a Bachelor's degree and CPCU designation, and possesses strong negotiation and critical thinking skills. This role includes excellent benefits such as health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of relevant underwriting experience.
• Deep knowledge of commercial lines products and the local insurance market.
• Ability to analyze information and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability and growth of a book of business.
• Underwrite and negotiate customer accounts.
• Develop and execute agency sales plans.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Negotiation skills

Consultative marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation

Job description

* Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.* Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex 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.* Independently develop and execute agency sales plans and frequently partner with your Managing Director (MD) to develop region/group sales plans.* May assist in the training and mentoring of less experienced Account Executives.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Bachelor’s degree.* Six to eight years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in commercial lines.* Deep 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.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers.* CPCU designation.* **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, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.* **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 Practices**Travelers 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. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.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 .