STATUS: Full Time, Employee
LOCATION: Hartford, CT
JOB CODE: 791394



Account Executive/Underwriter - Discover Re

Committed.  Competitive.  Constructing our Future.

 

That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States.  Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees.  You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

 

We are currently looking for an Account Executive/Underwriter - Discover Re.  Please read on for more details regarding this position.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

We are seeking a self motivated professional with solid commercial property/casualty insurance underwriting experience looking to challenge themselves in the field of underwriting alternative risk transfer products. This individual would work within a team of motivated professionals to develop, underwrite, price and service various types of captive programs.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

Development and underwriting of captive programs that support long and short term business strategies that effectively achieve profit and growth objectives.

Working with Marketing, Actuarial, Finance, Operations and Claim personnel to develop and maintain relationships with various outside production sources.

Participation in the marketing and business planning of existing programs consistent with program growth and expansion objectives.

Development and communication of program underwriting guidelines, strategy, terms and conditions.

Oversight of captive program underwriting performance.

 

Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of five years of Property & Casualty commercial lines underwriting work experience.

Group Captive experience a plus, but not required

Solid knowledge of technical underwriting.

Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.

Strong computer skills, e.g., Excel - pivot tables, spreadsheet development using formulae.

Strong collaboration and relationship building ability.

Strong negotiating skills; able to solicit win-win results.

Effective, articulate and professional communication and presentation skills.

Direct client contact experience required

Must be self-motivated and goal-oriented; able to make sound business decisions and take initiative.

Good leadership skills.

Professional designations, e.g., CPCU, ARe, ARM nice to have but not necessary.

 

In addition to an exciting environment, we offer:

 

* Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards

* 401(k) with company match

* Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners

* Strong work/family and employee assistance programs

* Tuition reimbursement

* Vacation Purchase Plan

* Training/Development opportunities

 

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer.

 

For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this posting.

 

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.