Underwriter - Corporate Insurance Specialist

2 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The Travelers Companies, Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Underwriter to join our Corporate team in the UK and Ireland. As an Underwriter, you will play a critical role in providing bespoke insurance solutions to our largest and most complex clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Underwrite and assess risk to maximize business growth and profitability for allocated book of business.
  • Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority, providing considered, intelligent, and complete recommendations to technical underwriting/business leadership.
  • Actively participate and support Development and Renewal Underwriters in new business, renewal, and mid-term alteration underwriting activities that support underwriting decisions, consistent with business growth and profit.
  • Provide leadership and coaching, as appropriate, for Associate Underwriter to help with their development and ensure that their roles and responsibilities are delivered.
  • Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards.
  • Understand, embrace, and execute Travelers' underwriting strategies and principles to produce budgeted results.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other parts of the organization, including Head Office, Risk Control, Distribution, Claims, Actuarial, etc., as needed.
  • Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting and sales expertise.
  • Working with the Development Underwriter, develop and leverage productive relationships through broker visibility and a disciplined sales management approach (e.g., planning and follow-up for broker and end customer interaction, visits, and meetings) all in support of business objectives.
  • Work tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding of TICL goals and objectives.
  • Actively participate in regularly scheduled sales and underwriting meetings.
  • Work effectively as a productive and supportive team member in conjunction with more senior team members, supporting business unit and company objectives.
  • Demonstrate superior customer service standards (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products) to meet Travelers' service standards.
Requirements
  • University degree preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the local insurance marketplace.
  • Demonstrates an ability and desire to learn about the enterprise and business unit critical business issues and financial drivers.
  • General knowledge of organizational and regulatory rules, policies, and procedures and effectively employs that knowledge in day-to-day work activities.
  • Basic Product/Technical proficiency commensurate to incumbent's underwriting authority.
  • Demonstrates basic ability in the areas of customer focus and positive broker interaction.
  • Basic ability to effectively coach others and provide feedback that is clear, concise, and professional.
  • Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Certification preferred.
What We Offer
  • Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
  • Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
  • Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
  • Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme 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.

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