The Travelers Companies, Inc

Manager, Select Underwriting - Model and Triage, Renewal

The Travelers Companies, Inc • $109K — $180K *
Hartford, CT 06106Hybrid
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 6+ years of commercial underwriting and product experience in property and casualty.
  • 4+ years in underwriting, product, or a related field in financial services is a must.
  • Proven ability to influence and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and enhance underwriting and product strategies to optimize business performance.
  • Manage the implementation of underwriting capabilities to support customer growth and profitability.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in collaboration with Technology and other departments.
  • Translate underwriting strategies into effective processes focused on renewals.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and ensure alignment with underwriting practices.
  • Facilitate cross-functional teamwork to strengthen business capabilities.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health insurance from day one for employees and eligible family members.
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% of eligible pay and a Pension Plan funded by the employer.
  • Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually plus nine paid company holidays.
  • Wellness program offering tools, discounts, and professional counseling services.
  • Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to support community involvement.
Full Job Description
Job Category
Underwriting

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
$109,300.00 - $180,200.00

Target Openings
1

What Is the Opportunity?
Underwriting Strategic Solutions & Capabilities provides consultation to Business Insurance partners through the creation and refinement of targeted and impactful underwriting and product solutions. As a Manager, Underwriting Strategic Solutions, you will leverage your growing industry expertise to identify and support improvements to the execution of underwriting and product strategy. In doing so, you will influence and contribute to cross-functional project teams across Business Insurance dedicated to designing and strengthening business capabilities. This role focuses on the execution and continuous improvement of renewal triage capabilities, applying portfolio management and process design expertise to advance Select's triage discipline and optimize underwriting model outcomes.What Will You Do?
  • Identify and support the development of underwriting and product strategies and solutions to improve existing processes and develop new capabilities to optimize business performance.
  • Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of underwriting-centric capabilities in support of customer growth, retention, profitability, and underwriting excellence. Manage such initiatives through collaborative partnerships with Underwriting and other functional groups (i.e., Product Management, Actuarial, Operations, Risk Control, Claim, etc.).
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for the Business Capabilities Office, Technology, and other functional partners in the development and implementation of capabilities, enhancements, and defect management.
  • Translate underwriting strategy into effective triage processes and portfolio execution — with primary focus on renewal — through process design and improvement, portfolio-level performance monitoring, and alignment with desk-level underwriting practices, in close partnership with underwriting and operational teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Six or more years of experience in commercial underwriting and product within the property and casualty industry.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in the pursuit of business objectives.
  • Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

What is a Must Have?
  • Four years of experience in underwriting, product, or a closely related field within the financial services industry.

What Is in It for You?
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • 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. 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.

About The Travelers Companies, Inc

Travelers is an insurance leader, committed to keeping pace with the ever-changing needs of their customers and anticipating their needs for the future. There is no stronger testament to their dedication to protecting customers from loss than their continued innovation and ability to transform their industry. In fact, from the first-ever auto and space travel policies and hybrid car discount, to the 2009 founding of The Travelers Institute for public policy, their history of advancements has propelled their company—and their industry—towards ever higher standards for customers. Travelers is a company that works hard at the science of what they do: they analyze information, process perspectives and measure results to create the best combination of products and services. They work equally hard at customer service and how they interact with the people whom they do business. Over the years, they've strived to earn their customer's loyalty by continually improving their abilities to listen and respond to their needs.

The Travelers Companies, Inc Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Travelers Companies, Inc, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with a company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we offer a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Whether you're seeking a position in management, customer service, underwriting, or IT, we have a place for you. Our commitment to professional growth means we provide unparalleled career advancement tools and leadership training to help you climb the ladder of success.

Internship Programs: A Gateway to Employment

Kickstart your career with our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities are designed not just to teach, but to challenge and expand your understanding of the industry. Internships at Travelers are a perfect way to enhance your resume and gain valuable real-world experience, making you a competitive candidate for future employment.

Culture and Benefits

At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other's professional and personal growth. The benefits at Travelers are comprehensive, designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including health, wellness, and continuous education.

Hiring Process: What to Expect

Our hiring process is straightforward and transparent, designed to find passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. From the initial application and resume submission to the interview, we ensure that every candidate is treated with respect and given a fair chance to demonstrate their capabilities.

Career Development and Training

We believe in nurturing talent and providing our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our career development programs include professional training, diversity training, and skills enhancement workshops. These resources are tailored to foster innovation and empower our employees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

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Learn more about The Travelers Companies, Inc
Size
30,800 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$32 billion
NASDAQ
TRV
* Ladders Estimates

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