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Travelers · 19 hours ago

Commercial Accounts Underwriter / Account Executive - Middle Market

TX - Houston

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $148K/yr

3+ years exp

Travelers is a leading property casualty insurer with a commitment to customer care and community service. The role of the Account Executive involves managing a book of business, underwriting, and building relationships with agents and brokers to drive profitability and growth.

Auto InsuranceInsuranceProperty Insurance

Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

Underwriting experienceCommercial lines knowledgeCPCU designationCritical thinkingNegotiation skillsSales skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

Three to five years of relevant underwriting experience with 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 available 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

Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.

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.

Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.