Commercial Lines Underwriter-cross Border

4 days ago

Toronto, Canada The Travelers Companies, Inc. Full time

Who Are We?

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 Category

Underwriting

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

In a team based environment, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Canadian accounts written in support of U.S. multinational companies. Working collaboratively, you will blend a disciplined underwriting approach and effective business development strategies to reach profitability, growth and retention targets, consistent with overall business line objectives.
What Will You Do?
- Follows Best Practices, including Underwriting, Workflow and Playbook.
- Operate successfully within a collaborative underwriting environment to support the U.S. business units for Canadian in bound business.
- Independently responsible for underwriting and servicing the full life cycle of accounts (including submission, pre-quote, bind, renewal and endorsement activities).
- Strategically underwrite and price accounts in support of growth and profitability goals for your team and all lines of business including Commercial Property, Liability and Automobile (IRCA & fleet).
- Develop and maintain positive and productive relationship with local broker and U.S. underwriters.
- Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority in addition to considered, intelligent, and complete recommendations to segment/business leadership.
- Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with market segment requirements and standards within submission timeframe.
- Continuously manage book of business (maintain quality of business required by market segment strategy).
- Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/ information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards.
- Understand, embrace, execute, and foster Travelers Canada and Business Segment Guiding Principles/Best Practices.
- Minimum college diploma in insurance related program preferred.
- 4 year university degree and/or related business experience.
- Typically requires a minimum of two years Commercial Underwriting experience.
- Strong technical underwriting skills; strong knowledge company financials and business and products.
- Business Acumen understands products, financials, objectives and service requirements.
- Ability to understand and process stock calculations
- Analytical, Problem Solving & Decision Making manages own work; takes responsibility for decisions and actions; quantitative reasoning, critical thinking skills.
- Teamwork & Collaboration establishes strong relationships and networks within, the Enterprise and externally.
- Communicates and Effectively Influences Others strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization and Time Management Skills Ability to manage multiple tasks; prioritize and work effectively in a fast paced, decision oriented environment.
- Solid Business and Financial Acumen understands business objectives and responds to related issues; concerns; problems; can act in a decisive manner to achieve financial objectives.
- Ability to assimilate change.
- Computer Skills Strong automation skills, including: Underwriting tools, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

What is a Must Have?
- Minimum 5 years Commercial Property and Casualty Underwriting with an insurance company preferred.

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 and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you’re eligible for free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
- 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.

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