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    Underwriter - Cargo - City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom - The Travelers Companies, Inc.

    The Travelers Companies, Inc.
    The Travelers Companies, Inc. City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Who Are We? Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.

    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 that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
    Target Openings
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    What Is the Opportunity?

    We are looking for a Marine Cargo Underwriter with London Market experience to join our Marine Cargo, Fine Art & Specie team at an exciting time of growth and change.

    You'll work closely with the Managing Senior Underwriter and be responsible for pricing and writing new and renewal business, underwriting mid-term adjustments and monitoring all aspects of portfolio performance.

    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 (or pro rata for part-time employees).

    This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion.
    This role is eligible for a £2,500 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?
    Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised – these are the values we are passionate about.

    Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work.

    Support the overall profitability, growth and retention of the Line of Business line and consistency of all related underwriting initiatives.

    Ensures that business is written in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures and controls (including audit requirements) at all times, and adheres to Lloyds Underwriting Management Standards ensuring business is only accepted in accordance with:
    individual underwriting authority and, where relevant, with approval under the Lloyds Individual Registration Byelaw.
    the Unit's business plan for the relevant year.

    Support the development of assigned Line of Business and services such as researching and identifying target business, competitor information, industry and economic factors across the business.

    Utilise appropriate systems to accurately enter quotes, risks and endorsements, so as to ensure correct management, statistical and regulatory reporting.

    May gather data and prepare reports to support the professional execution of corporate/business underwriting policies/standards.
    Monitor market factors and world affairs as part of research and development of new opportunities.

    Promote Travelers Line of Business, distribution strategy and philosophy and provide guidance on the Company's underwriting philosophy, procedures and requirements by building strong partnerships with Agents, Brokers and Customers.

    Provide guidance, mentoring and coaching to others as appropriate.
    Each individual has responsibility for:

    Acting in accordance with Travelers Companies' Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Business Excellence Policy and all HRpolicies and procedures.

    Delivering high quality service to brokers and customers in line with our service standards.
    Complying with all legal, insurance, regulatory, Lloyd's and Sarbanes Oxley rules and guidelines.
    Acting at all time in compliance with the Treating Customers Fairly outcomes.
    Working as a team with colleagues within the Company and the Enterprise.
    Developing strong relationships with our key supporting brokers and customers and all other key external stakeholders.
    Adhering to the Company's policies and procedures.
    Keeping adequate records of all transactions undertaken with brokers, customers, and all other parties.
    Continually looking for improvement both from a personal and business perspective.
    Perform other duties as assigned.

    To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments.

    What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

    Experience within the Lloyd's market preferred, with a basic understanding of the internal and external factors which impact the market.

    Underwriting experience preferred.
    Able to demonstrate emerging technical proficiency and application of knowledge commensurate to your underwriting authority.
    Able to make sound quoting and pricing decisions that are in the Company's best interests.
    Intermediate knowledge and ability in respect of judgement, decision making, communication and strong team work.
    Demonstrates Intermediate knowledge and experience in respect of

    Relationship Management:
    Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships or alliances to meet goals and achieve objectives.
    Demonstrates Intermediate knowledge and experience in respect of Analytical Thinking/

    Financial Acumen:

    Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyses, synthesises and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships, and explores alternatives to support sound decision making.

    Utilises understanding of finance and accounting principles to identify the impact of responsible underwriting decisions on the overall profitability of the business.

    Demonstrates Intermediate knowledge and experience in respect of Product/Technical: Demonstrates technical proficiency and application of knowledge commensurate to his/her underwriting authority.

    Demonstrates Intermediate knowledge and experience in respect of

    Business Perspective:
    Uses knowledge of internal and external factors that impact the Lloyd's Market to make decisions.
    Expected to be studying towards ACII qualification.
    What is a Must Have?
    Previous Property and Casualty insurance experience in either an underwriting, operational or broker capacity.
    Secondary level education or equivalent required.
    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 programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.

    In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that 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 programme 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 and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

    If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

    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
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