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Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. 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.

Job CategoryUnderwriting

Target Openings1

What Is the Opportunity?Provide technical underwriting support for assigned brokers within the team as well as making individual underwriting decisions on referred accounts.What Will You Do?Handle underwriting decisions on new business, renewals and referrals that fall outside the guidelines and within delegated authority levels. Recommend risks above their letter of authority. Typically these individuals hold Level I or Level II authority levels.Handle assigned workload within quality, productivity and service standards as established by the business centers.Provide technical underwriting support for team members.Handle underwriting edit referrals.In conjunction with business center management and field marketing, and Sales Executives assist with broker management including monitoring of loss ratio and broker exceptions.Preparation of home office referrals substantiating decision for consideration.Provide assigned brokers with necessary training.Assist in training of team members.Assist with book transfers.Handle Ombudsman complaints.Keeps up to date on regulatory changes, industry bulletins, product changes and other ongoing training.Perform other duties as assigned.What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?College Diploma or University degree or relevant work experience.CIP designation or working towards the designation.Strong Customer Service Skills.Business/Technical Knowledge.Teamwork/Rapport building skills.Good negotiation skills.Strong written & verbal communication skills.Proven underwriting knowledge.

What is a Must Have?1 year of Insurance/Underwriting experience.In some lines of business, relevant agent/broker experience may be appropriate.Business travel as needed.

What Is in It for You?Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

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