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Travelers Insurance
Managing Account Executive Commercial Accounts Middle Market
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What they do
A Property or Casualty Underwriter is an insurance agent who initially inspects homes or rental properties (or other property to be insured) for conditions such as physical deterioration that pose a risk to the carrier.
$98,630 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. Salary Range $126,500.00 - $208,700.00 Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Commercial Accounts offers a wide array of guaranteed-cost products to mid-size businesses. Total account solutions include General Liability, Property, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Lead Umbrella. The Managing Account Executive (MAE), Commercial Accounts will partner with agents and brokers to provide property, general liability, commercial auto, and/or workers' compensation coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. This role manages a small team of Account Executives. As a MAE, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your ability to independently assess complex risk and sell our products in challenging markets will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers. What Will You Do? Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business while leading a small team of Account Executives. The book of business owned is primarily comprised of moderate to highly complex accounts. 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 partner with your Managing Director (MD) to develop region/group sales plans. Exercise responsibility for coaching, training, and performance management of assigned team. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? 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. Experience leading others is a plus. CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Four years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience. What Is in It for You?