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    Development Underwriter - Birmingham, United Kingdom - The Travelers Companies, Inc.

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    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 160 years. Join us to discover a culture rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.


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    What Is the Opportunity?

    We've got big growth ambitions. We are looking for a Development Underwriter to join us in either the Bristol region or from our Birmingham office. Using your previous experience in underwriting property and casualty business, you will be responsible for developing relationships and new business in the region. As a Development Underwriter at Travelers, you will offer a superior service and responsiveness to new business submissions, interact and collaborate with the team and other Regional Underwriting Offices. You will primarily be responsible for identifying, developing and writing new business opportunities in accordance with your underwriting authority, continuously seeking out solutions to meet the needs of the client or broker. You will make sound underwriting decisions to support the branch in consistently achieving the financial plan. You will also support the team in managing and underwriting renewal business. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full-time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home. This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £1,500 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus.

    What Will You Do?

    • Underwrite and assess risk to maximize business growth and profitability for allocated broker panel.
    • Make prompt, sound decisions within underwriting authority based on appropriate underwriting information.
    • Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with underwriting requirements and service.
    • Understand and execute Travelers' underwriting strategies and principles to produce budgeted results.
    • Work tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding of TICL goals and objectives.
    • Seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other business units and regions to foster business development across Travelers.
    • Demonstrate superior customer service standards to meet Travelers' service standards.
    • Act in an ethical manner at all times and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

    What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

    • Degree education preferred.
    • Proven experience in underwriting, including identifying and developing new business opportunities.
    • General knowledge of the local insurance marketplace.
    • Intermediate knowledge and ability required in analytical thinking, decision-making, communication, and strong teamwork.
    • Advanced relationship management skills.
    • ACII qualification preferred.

    What is a Must Have?

    • Previous experience in underwriting Property and Casualty classes of business.
    • Hold a full and valid driving license.

    What Is in It for You?

    • 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 program empowers you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.
    • Volunteer Encouragement: Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

    Employment Practices

    Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization. If you have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please reach out to us. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs, please visit our official website.



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