You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
Under general supervision performs complex administrative support on day to day operational matters in an operations, corporate services, or sales area. Interacts and resolves issues which may be sensitive and confidential in nature. Collaborates with others acting as liaison between management and other business units.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Assists management in the coordination of organizational administration activities which may include but would not be limited to performance reviews, cost center updates, customer issues etc., and within scope of authority, resolves problems and issues independently and proactively.
Drafts, prepares and distributes correspondence, memos, and other documents and reports, which require the use of office technologies and software applications.
Collaborates with internal and external contacts regarding business unit administration issues and concerns.
Schedules and coordinates meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and maintains group or manager's business calendar.
Acting with a sense of urgency, prepares, processes and may submit reports, which may include timekeeping and other payroll/business operations processes; may train staff or management on timekeeping and other administrative processes.
May lead, mentor and train other staff.
May establish and maintain official documents and records in appropriate files.
May assist management in special projects.
May attend meetings, seminars etc. and records notes or provides information as needed.
May back up other Administrative Assistants, and may provide administrative assistance to other functional areas.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners and staff at all levels.
3. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems.
4. Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
5. Overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units.
Education and Experience
1. Some college with course work in Marketing, Business, Accounting, etc. desirable.
2. Typically a minimum four years strong administrative experience.
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In San Francisco, the base pay range for Administrative Assistant II is $69,700 to $87,100. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $35,000 to $65,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact ***************************.
$69.7k-87.1k yearly Auto-Apply 10d ago
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Liability Claims Specialist (Construction Defect)
CNA Financial Corp 4.6
CNA Financial Corp job in Walnut Creek, CA
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
This individual contributor position works under moderate direction, and within defined authority limits, to manage third party liability construction defect commercial claims with moderate to high complexity and exposure. Responsibilities include investigating and resolving claims according to company protocols, quality and customer service standards. Position requires regular communication with customers and insureds and may be dedicated to specific account(s).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
* Manages an inventory of moderate to high complexity and exposure commercial claims by following company protocols to verify policy coverage, conduct investigations, develop and employ resolution strategies, and authorize disbursements within authority limits.
* Provides exceptional customer service by interacting professionally and effectively with insureds, claimants and business partners, achieving quality and cycle time standards, providing regular, timely updates and responding promptly to inquiries and requests for information.
* Verifies coverage and establishes timely and adequate reserves by reviewing and interpreting policy language and partnering with coverage counsel on more complex matters , estimating potential claim valuation, and following company's claim handling protocols.
* Conducts focused investigation to determine compensability, liability and covered damages by gathering pertinent information, such as contracts or other documents, taking recorded statements from customers, claimants, injured workers, witnesses, and working with experts, or other parties, as necessary to verify the facts of the claim.
* Establishes and maintains working relationships with appropriate internal and external work partners, suppliers and experts by identifying and collaborating with resources that are needed to effectively resolve claims.
* Authorizes and ensures claim disbursements within authority limit by determining liability and compensability of the claim, negotiating settlements and escalating to manager as appropriate.
* Contributes to expense management by timely and accurately resolving claims, selecting and actively overseeing appropriate resources, and delivering high quality service.
* Identifies and addresses subrogation/salvage opportunities or potential fraud occurrences by evaluating the facts of the claim and making referrals to appropriate Recovery or SIU resources for further investigation.
* Achieves quality standards on every file by following all company guidelines, achieving quality and cycle time targets, ensuring proper documentation and issuing appropriate claim disbursements.
* Maintains compliance with state/local regulatory requirements by following company guidelines, and staying current on commercial insurance laws, regulations or trends for line of business.
* May serve as a mentor/coach to less experienced claim professionals
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically Manager or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Solid working knowledge of the commercial insurance industry, products, policy language, coverage, and claim practices.
* Solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships, summarize and present information to customers, claimants and senior management as needed.
* Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative business relationships with internal and external work partners.
* Ability to exercise independent judgement, solve moderately complex problems and make sound business decisions.
* Demonstrated investigative experience with an analytical mindset and critical thinking skills.
* Strong work ethic, with demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at high levels of productivity.
* Developing ability to negotiate low to moderately complex settlements.
* Adaptable to a changing environment.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn business-related software.
* Demonstrated ability to value diverse opinions and ideas
Education & Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
* Typically a minimum four years of relevant experience, preferably in claim handling.
* Candidates who have successfully completed the CNA Claim Training Program may be considered after 2 years of claim handling experience.
* Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Insurance Adjuster License within 90 days of hire, where applicable.
* Professional designations are a plus (e.g. CPCU)
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In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $54,000 to $103,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact ***************************.
$54k-103k yearly Auto-Apply 32d ago
Senior Retail Property Underwriting Leader
American International Group 4.5
San Francisco, CA job
A global insurance leader is seeking a Senior Underwriting Specialist in San Francisco, CA. This pivotal role emphasizes team leadership, driving business growth, and managing underwriting processes. Candidates should have proven underwriting experience, strong people management skills, and the ability to analyze financial statements. The position offers a base salary range of $167,000 - $209,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a culture committed to inclusion and professional development.
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$167k-209k yearly 18h ago
Senior Underwriter / Account Executive Officer - Cyber and Technology Errors and Omissions
The Travelers Companies 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
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 170 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.
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?
Bond & Specialty Insurance provides management and professional liability insurance, as well as surety bonds to businesses and non-profit organizations of all sizes. As an underwriter, you will have a dynamic role that blends evaluating and analyzing financial and business risk, building relationships, and selling and negotiating with clients, agents, and brokers.
This role is part of the National Cyber Practice team which provides financial and reputational protection for companies that have experienced cyber-attacks, cyber-extortion, security breaches and/or regulatory actions and lawsuits in relation to their cyber security.
Team members work in a fast-paced environment that analyzes complex data related to cyber security, privacy and regulatory compliance, industry and economic exposures and financial performance. The underwriting process may involve client meetings with senior management and/or Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and interaction with the Traveler's Cyber Risk Control team. Underwriters will work with Publicly traded corporations, Financial Institutions and Private and Non-Profit entities. Coverages include Cyber Risk Insurance and Errors & Omissions Liability coverage.
The Account Executive Officer (AEO) will partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance or surety solutions to customers. An AEO will analyze and evaluate risk to achieve business goals within an assigned book of business. This role is seen as a technical resource.
As an AEO, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally and negotiate terms to drive results. Your ability to independently assess complex risk, negotiate terms, and sell our products in challenging markets will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers.
As of the date of this posting, Travelers anticipates that this posting will remain open until February 19, 2026.
What Will You Do?
* Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business primarily comprised of moderately to highly complex accounts.
* Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
* Execute business unit underwriting strategies across your book of business to achieve profit and growth objectives.
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to identify cross-selling opportunities.
* Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings.
* Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
* Develop and execute individual agency sales plans that align with region/group sales plans to drive team success.
* Train and mentor less experienced underwriters.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Bachelor's degree.
* Five to eight years of applicable underwriting experience.
* Deep knowledge of products, working knowledge of the regulatory environment, and of local insurance and surety markets.
* Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to underwrite, market products, identify financial challenges, and analyze available information to make decisions in alignment with our risk appetite.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers.
* Experience coaching and mentoring others.
What is a Must Have?
* Four years of underwriting, product knowledge, financial analysis, or risk assessment experience.
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.
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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 *********************************************************
$109.3k-180.2k yearly 60d+ ago
Nurse Medical Case Manager - Workers Compensation
Travelers Insurance Company 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
**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 170 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.
**Job Category**
Claim, Nurse - Medical Case Manager
**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**
$85,600.00 - $141,200.00
**Target Openings**
2
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Under moderate supervision, provide office based telephonic medical case management with emphasis on early intervention, return to work planning, coordination of quality medical care on claims involving disability and medical treatment as well as in-house medical reviews as applicable to claim handling laws and regulations. Responsible for helping to ensure injured parties receive appropriate treatment directly related to the compensable injury or assist claim handlers in managing medical treatment to an appropriate resolution.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Contact customer, medical provider and injured parties on claims involving medical treatment and /or disability to coordinate appropriate medical care and return to work.
+ Develop strategies to facilitate an injured employee's return to work and achieve maximum medical improvement. Evaluate and update treatment and return to work plans within established protocols throughout the life of the claim.
+ Coordinate with medical providers to ensure the injured employee is actively participating in a viable treatment plan.
+ Evaluate medical treatment requests to ensure that they are reasonable and necessary based upon jurisdictional guidelines.
+ Engage specialty resources as needed to achieve optimal resolution (Dial-a-doc, physician advisor, peer reviews, MCU).
+ Partner with Claim Professional to provide medical information and disability status necessary to create an overall strategy to achieve an optimal outcome.
+ Utilize internal Claim Platform Systems to manage all claim activities on a timely basis.
+ Utilize Preferred Provider Network per jurisdictional guidelines.
+ Partner with Claim Professional to provide input on medical treatment and recovery time to assist in evaluating appropriate claim reserves.
+ Submit accurate billing documentation on all activities as outlined in established guidelines.
+ Customer Engagement.
+ Participate in Telephonic and/or onsite File Reviews.
+ Respond to inquiries - oral and written.
+ Keep injured worker apprised of claim status.
+ In-person medical case management may be required to support Concierge locations, where a Nurse Case Manager meets with injured employees face to face following office visits at a provider's medical facility.
+ In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) and/or certifications may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, License(s) are required to be obtained within three months.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Disability case management experience.
+ Prior clinical experience.
+ Familiarity with URAC standards.
+ Analytical Thinking: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities; analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues; identifies cause/effect relationships; and explores alternative solutions that support sound decision-making.
+ Communication: Expresses, summarizes and records thoughts clearly and concisely orally and in writing by applying proper content, format, sentence structure, grammar, language and terminology.
+ Ability to effectively present file resolution to internal and/or external stakeholders.
+ Negotiation: Intermediate ability to understand alternatives, influence stakeholders and reach a fair agreement through discussion and compromise.
+ General Insurance Contract Knowledge: Ability to understand policies and contracts, as they apply to policy conditions.
+ Principles of Investigation: Intermediate investigative skills.
+ Follows a logical sequence of inquiry with a goal of securing information about the work accident, resulting injury, anticipated treatment, job duties and any material factors that may impact recovery and return to work.
+ Value Determination: Basic ability to determine liability and assigns a dollar value based on damages claimed and estimates, sets and readjusts reserves.
+ Legal Knowledge: Basic knowledge, understanding and application of state, federal and regulatory laws and statutes, rules of evidence, chain of custody, trial preparation and discovery, court proceedings, and other rules and regulations applicable to the insurance industry.
+ Medical knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the nature and extent of injuries, periods of disability, and treatment needed.
+ WC Technical: intermediate ability to demonstrate understanding of WC Products and ability to apply available resources and technology to manage treatment plans and assist with claim resolution.
+ Demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to work within jurisdictional parameters within their assigned state.
+ Customer Service: Advanced ability to build and maintain productive relationships with our insureds and deliver results with optimal outcomes.
+ Teamwork: Advanced ability to work together in situations when actions are interdependent and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
+ Planning & Organizing: Advanced ability to establish a plan/course of action and contingencies for self or others to meet current or future goals.
+ Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), Clinical Research Counselor (CRC), or Certified Rehab Registered Nurse (CRRN).
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Registered Nurse; Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
**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.
**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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 ******************************************************** .
$85.6k-141.2k yearly 24d ago
Sr. Counsel, In-House Coverage Litigation Firm
Travelers Insurance Company 4.4
San Francisco, CA job
**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 170 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.
**Job Category**
Claim, Legal
**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**
$146,400.00 - $241,600.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
This position provides a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services while representing Travelers. Legal services may include: general legal counseling, drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, handling of litigation, resolution of disputes with the Company's insureds, and recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. This position handles moderately complex to complex coverage matters, requiring a solid degree of knowledge and expertise. This role will involve the representation of Travelers in state and federal court in the litigation and resolution of Commercial and Personal lines insurance coverage disputes.
**What Will You Do?**
+ (May include all or the majority but not limited to these components.).
+ Provides high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding moderately complex to complex matters which have or may have a dollar impact on business activities and operations.
+ Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
+ Identifies unique issues in assigned matters and recommends appropriate responses to those issues.
+ Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
+ Advises senior business clients on financially significant and complex matters.
+ Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents.
+ Maintains awareness of judicial climate and legal developments through the review of legal publications, on-line documentation and attendance at seminars and conferences.
+ Builds and maintains strong client relationships.
+ May act as mentor and coach to less senior attorneys, paralegal/staff; explains issues, ideas and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments.
+ Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
+ Ensures timely submission of work product as required.
+ Litigation Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
+ Appears on behalf of the Company in both federal and state courts to argue motions and handle trials, status conferences, and other substantive and procedural matters in the litigation of insurance coverage disputes.
+ Determines appropriate legal strategies and positions, as well as action on litigation; provide advice on possible outcomes, awards and settlements.
+ Drafts motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery, other legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to identify and protect legal interests of the company.
+ Proposes, prepares and responds to and evaluates oral and written discovery.
+ Prepares and/or reviews annual legal fees budget for assigned cases. Reviews invoices from local counsel and recommends adjustments.
+ Has frequent, independent contact with clients, witnesses, experts and adversaries through counsel.
+ Provides recommendations and case analysis to all business partners on appropriate file handling strategy.
+ Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties.
+ Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Admitted to the Bar in good standing in California.
+ Six plus years of prior experience in the litigation of complex insurance coverage disputes.
+ Understanding and awareness of principles of Auto, General Liability and/or Property insurance coverage.
+ All Enterprise Individual Contributor Competencies (Enterprise Leadership Competencies if position has direct reports) plus:
+ Advocacy: Demonstrates strong lawyering skills, including effective oral and written advocacy.
+ Accurately assesses the degree of legal risk and opportunity in a given situation.
+ While understanding business goals, exercises independent judgment in providing advice and strategic recommendations.
+ Persuasively advocates position.
+ Knowledge of Law: Demonstrates expertise in legal specialty areas.
+ Identifies issues; appreciates interaction between facts and the law; grasps legal complexities.
+ Effectively and accurately researches legal issues.
+ Negotiation: Understands potential exposure, settlement value, corporate risk and opportunity; understands needs and goals of participants; marshals facts and law; uses creativity in developing effective strategy and persuasively presenting the position; and demonstrates flexibility to achieve an appropriate resolution.
+ Trusted Advisor (Legal-specific): Demonstrates excellence in the provision of legal counsel and advice.
+ Earns trust, confidence, and respect through consistent performance; fosters open and honest communication; shares with department significant court decisions and/or litigation trends; candidly offers ideas, thoughtful feedback and a reasoned point of view.
+ When appropriate, challenges assumptions.
+ Acts with integrity; takes appropriate risks.
+ Ability to present information and advice in a clear, concise, logical and well-organized manner to enable clients to make informed, well-reasoned business decisions.
+ Technology: Uses, leverages, and maintains proficiency with corporate and job-related technology as it evolves (e.g. hardware, software, business unit applications, and systems tools.).
+ Appreciation of Business Context: Knows and understands the business supported and acts on legal issues in the context of business objectives and initiatives.
+ Looks for new and innovative ways to achieve business legal objectives.
+ Continuous Learning: Gains, absorbs and applies new information to identify and address own learning and development needs to keep skills current.
+ Credibility: Demonstrates behavior that causes individual to be perceived as responsible, reliable and trustworthy, including a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
+ Influences Others: Influences others without using formal authority.
+ Is open to being influenced to explore new possibilities.
+ Adjusts own style according to the demands of the situation.
+ Resource Utilization & Management: Identifies and utilizes corporate and outside personnel and sources of information to achieve goals.
+ Uses, takes advantage of, and maintains proficiency with corporate and job-related resources, including technology.
+ Admitted to the Bar in good standing in NY, NJ, MA and/or CT or willingness to gain admission the Bar in one of more of the foregoing states.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school
+ 7 years' experience as a practicing attorney.
+ Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
+ Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
**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.
**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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 ******************************************************** .
$146.4k-241.6k yearly 16d ago
Major Case Specialist - General Liability
The Travelers Companies 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
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 170 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.
Job Category
Claim
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
$104,000.00 - $171,700.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
This position is hybrid. Employees may elect to work up to 2 days per week from their primary residence.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for investigating, evaluating, reserving, negotiating and resolving assigned serious and complex Specialty claims. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, litigation management, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations. Provides consulting and training and serves as an expert technical resource to other claim professionals, business partners, customers, and other stakeholders as appropriate or required. This position does not manage staff.
What Will You Do?
* CLAIM HANDLING:
* Directly handle assigned severe claims of varying severity and complexity with potential exposures ranging from$500,000 to several million dollars, amounting to a typical inventory of claims with FDV of over a multi-million dollar value.
* Provide quality customer service and ensure file quality, timely coverage analysis and communication with insured based on application of policy information to facts or allegations of each case.
* Directly investigate each claim through prompt and strategically-appropriate contact with appropriate parties such as policyholders, accounts, claimants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, agents, medical providers and technical experts to determine the extent of liability, damages, and contribution potential.
* Interview witnesses and stakeholders; take necessary statements, as strategically appropriate.
* Complete outside investigation as needed per case specifics.
* Actively engage in the identification, selection and direction of appropriate internal and/or external resources for specific activities required to effectively evaluate claims, such as Subrogation, Risk Control, nurse consultants nurse consultants, and fire or fraud investigators, and other experts.
* Verify the nature and extent of injury or property damage by obtaining and reviewing appropriate records and damages documentation.
* Maintain claim files and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
* Develop and employ creative resolution strategies.
* Responsible for prompt and proper disposition of all claims within delegated authority.
* Negotiate disposition of claims with insureds and claimants or their legal representatives.
* Recognize and implement alternate means of resolution.
* Utilize diary management system to ensure that all claims are handled timely. At required time intervals, evaluate liability and damages exposure.
* Establish and maintain proper indemnity and expense reserves.
* Apply the Company's claim quality management protocols, and metrics to all claims; document the rationale for any departure from applicable protocols and metrics with or without assistance.
* Manages litigated claims.
* Develop litigation plan with staff or panel counsel, including discovery and legal expenses, to assure effective resolution and to satisfy customers.
* Apply litigation management through the selection of counsel, evaluation.
* LEADERSHIP:
* Actively and enthusiastically mentor/train less experienced cargo claim professionals.
* Conducting field office training sessions as requested.
* COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCE:
* Consult with Manager on use of Claim Coverage Counsel as needed.
* Provide guidance to underwriting business partners with respect to accuracy and adequacy of, and potential future changes to, loss reserves on assigned claims.
* Recommend appropriate cases for discussion at roundtable.
* Attend and/or present at roundtables/ authority discussions for collaboration of technical expertise resulting in improved payout on indemnity and expense.
* Actively and enthusiastically share experience and knowledge of creative resolution techniques to improve the claim results of others.
* OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Utilize evaluation documentation tools in accordance with department guidelines.
* Proactively review Claim File Analysis (CFA) for adherence to quality standards and trend analysis.
* In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements.
* Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Bachelor's Degree.
* 10+ years claim handling experience with 5-7 years experience handling serious injury and complex liability claims.
* Extensive working level knowledge and skill in various business line products.
* Excellent negotiation and customer service skills.
* Advanced skills in coverage, liability and damages analysis with expert understanding of the litigation process in both state and federal courts, including relevant case and statutory law and procedure; expert litigation management skills.
* Extensive claim and/or legal experience and thus the technical expertise to evaluate severe and complex claims.
* Able to make independent decisions on most assigned cases without involvement of supervisor.
* Openness to the ideas and expertise of others and actively solicits input and shares ideas.
* Thorough understanding of commercial lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms and effective claims handling practices.
* Demonstrated strong coaching, influence and persuasion skills.
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required so as to understand, synthesize, interpret and convey, in a simplified manner, complex data and information to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
* Can adapt to and support cultural change.
* Strong technology aptitude; ability to use business technology tools to effectively research, track, and communicate information.
* Analytical Thinking - Advanced.
* Judgment/Decision Making - Advanced.
* Communication - Advanced.
* Negotiation - Advanced.
* Insurance Contract Knowledge - Advanced.
* Principles of Investigation - Advanced.
* Value Determination - Advanced.
* Settlement Techniques - Advanced.
* Legal Knowledge - Advanced.
* Medical Knowledge - Intermediate.
What is a Must Have?
* Four years bodily injury litigation claim handling experience or comparable claim litigation experience.
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.
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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 *********************************************************
$51k-71k yearly est. 9d ago
Risk Control Account Consultant National Accounts
Travelers Insurance Company 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
**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 170 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.
**Job Category**
Risk Control
**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**
$99,100.00 - $163,400.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Develops and oversees delivery of Risk Control services to assigned accounts country-wide. Has the ability to market and sell Risk Control services in new business presentations and to existing clients. Manages account budgets while responding to customer needs. Understands exposures and controls by class of business and can effectivley communicate information to underwriting. This role reports to the Risk Control Director National Accounts.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Maintain a consistent field presence, spending approximately 20% - 50% of the time onsite with customers. Traveling to customers may entail long-distance, overnight travel, and/or multi-night trips depending on the needs of the business and alignment with territory and/or geography.
+ Consult with clients on strategies for identifying hazards, evaluating existing controls and coordinating the delivery of Risk Control services that will assist them in their efforts to reduce or prevent losses.
+ Analyze losses to identify trends and ensure the comprehensive plan addresses the loss leaders while being delivered using the appropriate resources.
+ Negotiate and manage client expectations to achieve appropriate balance between service and cost.
+ Influence clients to ensure commitment to service plan and implementation of recommendations.
+ Builds and maintains productive relationships with underwriting, brokers, claim and the Risk Control service teams assigned to the account.
+ Complete all-line risk assessment evaluations for moderately complex accounts: manufacturers such as food processors and metal goods producers, restaurants, educational institutions, medium-sized distributors, auto dealers, and moderately sized fleets.
+ Stay current with technical subject matters, regulatory environment, and emerging issues.
+ Write technically detailed reports that communicate a clear assessment of risk and effectively articulate recommendations.
+ Create a valued customer experience through each assessment and service encounter.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree in related field.
+ Insurance industry knowledge.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Technical aptitude, detail oriented.
+ Superior communication skills written, verbal and listening.
+ Ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with a client.
+ Experience working in a collaborative environment.
+ Critical thinking skills.
+ Influencing skills that effectively drive business needs.
+ Negotiating change to achieve optimal outcomes.
+ Recognized relevant certifications (such as ASP, CSP, ARM).
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Five years of experience in safety, risk control/management, or a related field, such as occupational/environmental health and safety, science, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or relevant military experience.
+ Valid driver's license.
+ Must have or be able to attain appropriate certification to meet state-specific requirements, where applicable.
**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.
**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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 ******************************************************** .
$99.1k-163.4k yearly 60d+ ago
Litigation Attorney for Liability or Subrogation
The Travelers Companies 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
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 170 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.
Job Category
Claim, Legal
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
$106,300.00 - $175,400.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.
What Will You Do?
* In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include:
* Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
* Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
* Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
* Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
* Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
* Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
* Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
* Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
* Travel as required to meet business needs.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
* Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences
* Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
* Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
* Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology.
* Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
* Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills.
* Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
* Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
* 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.
* Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
* Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
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.
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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 *********************************************************
$106.3k-175.4k yearly 18h ago
Director, Actuarial and Analytics - Business Insurance Liability
The Travelers Companies 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
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 170 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.
Job Category
Actuarial, Data Analytics
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
$132,800.00 - $219,100.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
As a Director on the BI Actuarial Product - Liability team, you will take ownership of General Liability, Professional Liability, and Umbrella Benchmarks across Business Insurance. In this role, you will lead a team of two direct reports and guide development, implementation, and maintenance of Benchmark tools. With initiatives underway to modernize Liability products, advanced Benchmark tools are critical to our analytics edge. If you are passionate about leveraging analytical tools and driving business success, we want to hear from you!
Role Specific Focus:
* Take ownership of Benchmark tools for General Liability, Umbrella, and - Professional lines across Business Insurance including leading development, implementation, and maintenance.
* Manage two direct reports.
* Drive Benchmark initiatives forward as part of modernized Umbrella and GL rating and data.
* Leverage advanced analytics tools to monitor portfolio mix and Benchmark effectiveness.
* Effectively communicate with business partners, with ability to convey technical details concisely, translate business requests into analyses, and provide actionable insights.
* Partner with Cross Lines Initiatives and other Benchmark leads to drive methodology, consistency, and efficiency.
* Support for other Liability analyses and initiatives such as Rate Adequacy, Casualty Reinsurance, Line Management, or other pricing studies.
What Will You Do?
Strategy:
* Assess, prioritize, influence and communicate strategic initiative options to senior leaders.
* Demonstrate effective execution and completion of assigned strategic initiatives and projects.
* Regularly generate process improvements and explore opportunities for innovation.
* Lead assigned unit strategic initiatives (narrow scope, limited and well defined) and cross-unit initiatives on a limited basis and is expected to participate in Enterprise initiatives on a limited basis.
Operational:
* Independently perform actuarial and analytic analyses to solve business problems and apply judgment appropriately.
* Drive day to day execution within unit. Support broad department initiatives.
* Promote efficiency across primary working group, balancing additional effort against incremental lift gained from work.
* Begin to make decisions independently in accordance with department practices.
* Provide direction and review others' analytical work.
* Translate business requests into analytical solutions.
* Provide support as necessary for initiatives across the Enterprise within the scope of influence.
Communication:
* Communicates on a regular basis with staff, peers and business partners and on an occasional basis with senior leaders.
* Tailors communication of analysis, project results, and other business initiatives to audience.
* Communicates technical topics to non-technical audiences with limited guidance.
* Leads group discussions with primary working group.
* Creates formal written communication such as memos or presentations with limited guidance.
* Able to influence and collaborate with peers and partners to take actions to enhance business outcomes.
Talent:
* Staff responsibilities are likely to include direct management of a small team of individual contributors.
* Acquisition, retention, and development of talent for assigned unit.
* Execute and communicate talent development processes, including performance and personal development goals.
* Succession planning and talent assessment recommendations.
* Performance management.
* Support staff engagement cross Enterprise initiatives.
* Mentor less experienced talent across the Enterprise.
* Onboard new employees and interns in unit.
* Support various training and skill development initiatives across Segment and the Enterprise.
* May provide support for recruiting efforts and candidate talent assessment efforts.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* College degree in STEM related field.
* Associate Actuarial Credential preferred.
* 7+ years of quantitative analysis experience.
* Strong understanding of insurance products and industry.
* Demonstrated ability in actuarial and quantitative analysis and statistical concepts.
* Management experience.
* Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to present and translate complex information in relevant business terms.
* Strong PC skills (MS Office) and programming skills (eg. SQL, SAS).
Leadership:
* Begins to challenge conventional thinking.
* Takes ownership of projects related to strategic initiatives and makes recommendations to influence business outcomes.
* Proficient in Leading Self, exhibiting decisiveness and self-awareness while also effectively managing ambiguity.
* Initial development of Leading Others, including modeling the way for others and effectively leading team projects.
* Initial development of Leading the Business, including actively engaging in driving business results, broad thinking and promoting an Enterprise culture.
Business Acumen:
* Has an in-depth understanding and knowledge of certain key business drivers and disciplines such as: underwriting, products, reinsurance, distribution, sales, operations, risk control, claim, and financials.
* Able to effectively utilize this business knowledge in developing and implementing analytic solutions.
* Has a general perspective of the industry and developing trends, including: technology, analytic methodology, products, and performance of competitors.
* Is familiar with other key business drivers and disciplines.
Relationship Management:
* Proactively build and own professional business relationships across the Enterprise.
* Generate and solicit ideas, and build consensus
* Aware of potential conflict and address proactively.
* Acknowledge accomplishments of others within your primary working group.
* Set and manage expectations with business partners for large projects.
* Understand diverse perspectives to effectively accomplish business goals.
* Quantitative Analysis:
* Able to introduce innovative techniques to existing problems.
* Independently perform and implement complex analytics.
* Leads and actively engages in technical/peer reviews.
* May offer technical consultative feedback.
* Can assess various technical solutions to optimize analytical outcomes.
What is a Must Have?
* Bachelor's Degree required.
* Minimum of 4 years of experience performing quantitative analysis required.
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.
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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 *********************************************************
$132.8k-219.1k yearly 2d ago
Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Program Internship (BI UPDP Intern)
Travelers Insurance Company 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
**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 170 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.
**Job Category**
Underwriting
**Compensation Overview**
The hourly 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 hourly rate 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**
$24.00 - $25.00
**Target Openings**
3
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Applications for this posting will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Are you curious by nature? Do you enjoy managing relationships and employing your critical thinking skills? Underwriters perform the critical function of evaluating the acceptability of risk and determining appropriate pricing for insurance products. The Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Internship Program provides students with the amazing opportunity to gain exposure to this critical function at Travelers. The 10-week program provides qualified students with an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand commercial insurance underwriting experience, receive valuable on-the-job training, and learn more about the property and casualty insurance industry from industry professionals. It is a potential pathway to our 12-month Underwriting Professional Development Program (UPDP). Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, for this role.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Within your assigned business unit, each intern will be given a designated coach and be expected to:
+ Complete core assignments and training modules geared toward insurance and underwriting principles.
+ Participate and complete self-paced professional development courses in time management, presentation skills, and other key areas.
+ Complete challenging and meaningful project work over the course of this program at the discretion of your manager. You may work independently or with other interns and will be asked to present your findings to local leadership. Sample projects include a territorial risk assessment to determine profitability and underwriting opportunities as well as a business process analysis to determine underwriting gaps.
+ Learn about other areas at Travelers such as Risk Control, Claims, and related Corporate functions. Interns may also engage in Agency visits with Account Executives.
+ Participate in the Enterprise Internship experience which includes Executive Speaker Series, Networking events, and Intern Symposium for Rising Seniors.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Because the Underwriting Development Internship Program is itself complex and dynamic, we welcome applicants that have a variety of majors, backgrounds and experiences.
+ For the UPDP Internship, we are most interested in students who are serious about entering the insurance industry and who are excited about the prospect of making underwriting their future career choice.
+ Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
+ Undergraduate students completing their sophomore or junior year preferred.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Strong analytical skills.
+ Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
+ Targeted Majors:
+ Business Administration.
+ Economics.
+ Finance.
+ Liberal Arts (with business focus preferred).
+ Management.
+ Marketing.
+ Risk Management and Insurance.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
+ Approximate work availability from June through August (10-12 weeks).
**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.
We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.
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 ******************************************************** .
$24-25 hourly 60d+ ago
Actuarial Consultant - Reserving
CNA Financial Corp 4.6
CNA Financial Corp job in Walnut Creek, CA
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
As a member of CNA's Actuarial organization, you will be part of a community that provides deep specialization and discipline as trusted advisors, unlocks data to enable business partners to advance our global market strategy, and drives business solutions through actionable analytics and insights.
Consider joining the Actuarial Reserving team at CNA as an Actuarial Consultant. In this role you will assist in developing actuarial reserve strategies for Workers Compensation and Commercial Auto. You will collaborate with business partners and Actuarial leaders. You will also serve as an advisor to Actuarial peers by providing actuarial analyses in support of influencing reserving decisions and strategies.
For those candidates still sitting for exams, you will participate in our Actuarial Education Program which provides competitive study support and exam raises.
This position works a hybrid schedule from a CNA Actuarial Hub Location including Chicago, IL; Radnor, PA; Warren, NJ; New York City, NY and Walnut Creek, CA.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
* Collaborates with business partners and functional subject matter experts, provides actuarial input as needed.
* Partners with peers, business partners and leaders to support a specific segment's strategy through the use of actionable insights and analytics.
* Provides support in determining pricing/reserving strategy for an assigned area. May create and modify existing tools/analytics as needed.
* Proactively monitors profitability/reserving and claim trends for Workers Compensation/Commercial Auto and shares results with actuarial leaders and peers.
* Provides support to less experienced team members and help to manage projects as needed.
* Stays up to date in actuarial expertise and industry trends and development.
* Produces standard and special reports as needed.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Solid knowledge of core functions of an insurance company, general insurance, actuarial and statistical concepts.
* Demonstrated technical expertise and product specific knowledge.
* Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners sometimes influencing decisions.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to effectively resolve moderately complex situations and issues. Demonstrates attention to detail.
* Ability to make critical business decisions effectively within scope of authority.
* Ability to work independently and as a team, can manage multiple moderately complex projects.
* Ability to comprehend business data and metrics and to further articulate analyses of actuarial data within internal reports.
Education & Experience
* Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent.
* Typically a minimum of four years of related work experience.
* Typically at least three to five successfully completed CAS exams. May include those with their Associateship.
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In Illinois/California/New York, the average base pay range for an Actuarial Consultant is $100,000 to $142,000. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $54,000 to $103,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact ***************************.
$100k-142k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Senior Legal Assistant, In House Coverage Litigation Firm
The Travelers Companies 4.4
San Francisco, CA job
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 170 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.
Job Category
Administrative/Clerical, Claim, Legal
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
$60,800.00 - $100,300.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus. As a Sr. Legal Assistant at Travelers you will perform a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. Assist with general office support efforts, office administration and perform other duties as requested and assigned. Will serve as a mentor for less experienced legal assistants and may act as backup to the office administrator as needed for office administration.
What Will You Do?
* Effectively compose various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence.
* Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly.
* Maintain & Review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events
* Input and maintain all case file information into case management system for staff attorneys and ensure data integrity.
* Act as liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary. Act as a liaison between attorney and vendors.
* Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed.
* Assist attorney in trial.
* Records billable time when applicable.
* May assist management in new hire orientation along with other administrative tasks.
* Will serve as a mentor for less experienced legal assistants and may serve act as backup to the office administrator as needed for office administration
* Conduct training classes, if necessary, in regard to legal procedures or case management system.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience preferred.
* 5+ years experience as a legal assistant preferred.
* Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
* Superior written and oral communication skills.
* Superior interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
* Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
* Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications.
* Strong knowledge of trial procedures.
* Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures.
* Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records.
* Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and displays problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done.
* Ability to adapt to new situations and changing priorities.
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
What is a Must Have?
* High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
* Minimum 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant.
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.
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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 *********************************************************
$60.8k-100.3k yearly 60d+ ago
Underwriter / Account Executive - Ocean Marine
The Travelers Companies 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
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 170 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.
Job Category
Customer Service, Data Analytics, Marketing
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
$89,800.00 - $148,300.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Ocean Marine specializes in ocean cargo, marine liabilities, hull and protection indemnity, and yacht coverage for small and mid-size businesses. The Account Executive (AE), Ocean Marine will partner with agents and brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. As an AE, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your ability to assess risk and sell our products will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers.
What Will You Do?
* Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
* Underwrite and skillfully negotiate customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to create sales plans and identify cross-selling opportunities.
* Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings.
* Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
* Develop and execute agency sales plans. Execute region/group sales plans.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Bachelor's degree.
* Three to five years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in Ocean Marine.
* Knowledge of Ocean Marine products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market.
* Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to proactively identify underwriting, marketing, or financial challenges and analyze available information to make timely decisions in alignment with our risk appetite.
* Communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate with agents and brokers.
* CPCU designation.
What is a Must Have?
* Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience.
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.
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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 *********************************************************
$89.8k-148.3k yearly 27d ago
Surety Underwriter II (Walnut Creek, Pasadena, Mission Viejo, and San Diego)
Philadelphia Insurance Companies 4.8
Walnut Creek, CA job
Marketing Statement: Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, designs, markets and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products for select industries. We have been in operation since 1962 and are nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50 and rated A++ by A.M.Best.
We are looking for a Sr. Surety Underwriter to join our team in either our Walnut Creek, Pasadena, Mission Viejo or San Diego offices!
Summary:
Under limited direction and supervision, underwrites and markets assigned products by providing high levels of risk assessment and technical underwriting expertise to determine underwriting acceptability. May provide high level of financial analysis to determine credit quality.
A typical day will include the following:
* Participates in the producer management process which may include, but is not limited to, premium collections.
* Prepares underwriting submissions, making recommendations and/or decisions within established authority limits. Minimum authority is $1,000,000 (Surety).
* Prepares and participates in marketing activities within the region to promote the development of new business.
* Gathers and analyzing information, applies appropriate underwriting techniques necessary to make an accurate evaluation of acceptability of risk. May evaluate credit quality.
* Prepares and participates in proposals to producers and/or accounts negotiating terms and conditions.
* May ensure credit quality of accounts managed while maintaining and updating underwriting files.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
At least three years of contract surety underwriting experience preferably with a carrier.
AFSB designation preferred.
The ability to manage multiple priorities, generate new business and be detail oriented.
EEO Statement:
Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match. Our rich history of outstanding results and growth allow us to focus our business plan on continued growth, new products, people development and internal career opportunities. If you enjoy working in a fast paced work environment with growth potential please apply online.
Additional information on Volunteer Benefits, Paid Vacation, Medical Benefits, Educational Incentives, Family Friendly Benefits and Investment Incentives can be found at *****************************************
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$67k-111k yearly est. 6d ago
Regional Distribution Analyst - Enterprise Distribution Management
The Travelers Companies 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
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 170 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.
Job Category
Sales
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
$57,900.00 - $95,600.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
The Enterprise Distribution Management (EDM) team is responsible for driving profitable growth across all of Travelers business units. As a Regional Distribution Analyst, you will be responsible for successfully planning and executing on regional strategies, distribution management, analytics, and marketing in support of regional objectives. You will be a collaborative, effective member of the Regional Enterprise Distribution Management team.
What Will You Do?
* Prepare reports for CURE meetings, agent/broker results and agent/broker meetings. May participate in meetings.
* Central point of coordination for agency support services with regional & local business teams, Agency Administration, Agency Automation and agents/brokers.
* Follow Agency Administration Guidelines to collect documentation and process changes related to mergers & acquisitions. Communicates changes to business units and coordinates updates to agreements with Agency Compensation.
* Facilitate effective communication across region on agent/broker initiatives, news and insights. Maintain distributor profiles and regional access & contact guides.
* Follow best practices to assist in preparation and coordination of Distribution Leadership and Distribution Production meetings.
* Assist regional teams with effective agency planning.
* Lead, participate and/or provide input on regional projects.
* Act as or assist office resident managers as needed.
* Coordinate and maintain regional calendar of EDM events (e.g. product fairs, trade shows, associations and/or agency events). Oversee regional EDM marketing budget.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Bachelor's degree with a focus on marketing, finance or business.
* 3 or more years of insurance industry experience in agency or marketing discipline.
* Property and casualty experience.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to interact with a variety of customers.
* Solid skills in Microsoft suite of programs to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access.
* Experience in managing complex data.
What is a Must Have?
* 1 year of related work experience within Property & Casualty insurance 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.
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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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 *********************************************************
$57.9k-95.6k yearly 3d ago
Summer Associate - Underwriting Environmental (Walnut Creek, CA)
Philadelphia Insurance Companies 4.8
Walnut Creek, CA job
Marketing Statement:
Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, designs, markets and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products for select industries. We have been in operation since 1962 and are nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50 and rated A++ by A.M.Best.
The Summer Associates Program is PHLYs exclusive internship experience. It will require students to think critically about the daily responsibilities of an insurance professional. You will learn the ins and outs of the internal systems and work alongside professionals to complete team and company objectives. You will learn the impact of your department on the overall company and its success.
Role:
Our underwriting interns will be paired with specific Underwriting department staff to work on daily, weekly, or even month-long projects that may involve running various reports, setting up work orders, assisting with special account research projects, performing basic account entry functions, and other tasks to assist a busy and successful underwriting team. Successful individuals will have a curiosity to learn, problem solving mindset and think critically to support the team. Professionalism and maturity are essential. Strong communication skills and ability to develop relationships will be important in this role.
Tasks/Projects: Participation in weekly regional and team underwriting meetings. Shadow underwriters to learn and understand key components of environmental products as well as learn and maintain knowledge of company workflow and procedures. Interact directly with internal PHLY teams in Account Management and Marketing. Support the new and renewal submission process. Learn the details of the underwriting guidelines and authority levels within the department.
Program Overview/Benefits:
· Program runs June 1, 2026-August 7, 2026; Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00pm LT
· Hybrid Schedule - 3 days minimum in the office/week
· Participation in a team project; teams meet weekly to collaborate and prepare their final presentation which will be delivered to the leadership team at the end of the program
· Attend weekly department overview presentations delivered by Senior Leadership to gain knowledge of the company and industry
· Weekly meetings with your assigned mentor
· On the job training within the department at the direction of the supervising manager
· Volunteer opportunities
· Hour rate range $21.00-$22.00 depending on year in school
EEO Statement:
Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match. Our rich history of outstanding results and growth allow us to focus our business plan on continued growth, new products, people development and internal career opportunities. If you enjoy working in a fast paced work environment with growth potential please apply online.
Additional information on Volunteer Benefits, Paid Vacation, Medical Benefits, Educational Incentives, Family Friendly Benefits and Investment Incentives can be found at *****************************************
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Grow your underwriting career at a company that offers access and collaboration with the home office, ample promotional opportunities and evolving underwriting centers that allow you to focus on larger accounts.
CNA's Commercial Middle Markets team provides standard lines commercial property and casualty insurance products such as General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Commercial Auto, Workers' Compensation, and Umbrella to businesses of all sizes. Our Middle Markets team underwrites a diverse mix of business and industry classes including Manufacturing, Professional Services, Financial Institutions, Real-estate, Distributors, Technology, Wholesale, and Retail. Typical account sizes range from $75,000 up to $2,000,000 and over in premium on a multi-line basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Underwriting Expertise
* Reviews applications and financial requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with CNA's guidelines and standards
* Understands pricing components and rating methodology as well as use of the predictive modeling tools; prices risk based on financial and competitive analysis
* Uses all appropriate underwriting tools (e.g., RST, BPMT, Merlin, etc.), disciplines and knowledge of strategies to ensure underwriting guidelines are followed
* Demonstrates technical underwriting skills through strategic, thorough account reviews and file documentation
* Prepares or analyzes information on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations in order to drive results within the assigned territory
* Adheres to CAT guidelines and underwriting discipline to minimize exposure and appropriately price
* Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends
2. Portfolio Management
* Manages assigned portfolio to achieve gross written premium, profitability, rate, retention, product mix, new business and portfolio management goals
* Prioritizes time and resources to effectively manage and optimize producer performance
* Operates with an Enterprise perspective to identify cross sell opportunities and create growth within other lines of business and customer segments
* Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of CNA's products and appetite while clearly communicating CNA's position at the point of sale
3. Sales & Distribution Management
* Builds/maintains rigorous sales practices using all CNA systems including SalesForce.com and other sales tools and disciplines
* Develops producer relationships to build pipeline, agency intelligence, and drives performance to meet and exceed results
* Develops and implements distributor specific plans, monitors performance, and adjusts plan to ensure a substantial pipeline for future profitable growth
* Drives effective relationship management and customer activities to build trust, facilitate negotiation and secure commitment with the customer
* Proactively identifies cross-sell opportunities and partners with other underwriters to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions for the customer
Driven by our commitment to our customers, CNA's winning behaviors (externally focused, accountable, collaborative, innovative, and continuously learning) distinguish us from our competitors. CNA employees exemplify these behaviors in all responsibilities and interactions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of underwriting processes, coverages, and tools to gather and evaluate information in order to reach appropriate decisions on renewals and new business
* Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners within scope of responsibility, team and/or matrix environment
* Ability to uncover customer needs, position specific solutions, handle objections and close deals
* Ability to exercise judgment, negotiate and make sound business decisions effectively based on level of authority
* Strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems as well as the ability to learn rapidly, adapt quickly to change, exercise influence, and manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects
As determined by CNA and depending on the applicant's experience and/or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of three Underwriter positions: Underwriting Specialist, Underwriting Consultant or Underwriting Consulting Director. Typically starting at 3+ years of related experience.
In San Francisco, the base pay range for Underwriting Consultant is $135,000 to $169,000. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
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In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact ***************************.
$135k-169k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Retail Property Underwriting Leader
American International Group 4.5
San Francisco, CA job
A global insurance leader is looking for a Senior Underwriting Specialist in San Francisco. This role involves managing underwriting processes, mentoring colleagues, and developing relationships with brokers to drive growth. Candidates should have proven experience in Retail Property underwriting and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $167,000 - $209,000, along with a bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.
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$167k-209k yearly 1d ago
Major Case Specialist - General Liability
Travelers Insurance Company 4.4
Walnut Creek, CA job
**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 170 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.
**Job Category**
Claim
**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**
$104,000.00 - $171,700.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.
This position is hybrid. Employees may elect to work up to 2 days per week from their primary residence.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for investigating, evaluating, reserving, negotiating and resolving assigned serious and complex Specialty claims. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, litigation management, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations. Provides consulting and training and serves as an expert technical resource to other claim professionals, business partners, customers, and other stakeholders as appropriate or required. This position does not manage staff.
**What Will You Do?**
+ CLAIM HANDLING:
+ Directly handle assigned severe claims of varying severity and complexity with potential exposures ranging from$500,000 to several million dollars, amounting to a typical inventory of claims with FDV of over a multi-million dollar value.
+ Provide quality customer service and ensure file quality, timely coverage analysis and communication with insured based on application of policy information to facts or allegations of each case.
+ Directly investigate each claim through prompt and strategically-appropriate contact with appropriate parties such as policyholders, accounts, claimants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, agents, medical providers and technical experts to determine the extent of liability, damages, and contribution potential.
+ Interview witnesses and stakeholders; take necessary statements, as strategically appropriate.
+ Complete outside investigation as needed per case specifics.
+ Actively engage in the identification, selection and direction of appropriate internal and/or external resources for specific activities required to effectively evaluate claims, such as Subrogation, Risk Control, nurse consultants nurse consultants, and fire or fraud investigators, and other experts.
+ Verify the nature and extent of injury or property damage by obtaining and reviewing appropriate records and damages documentation.
+ Maintain claim files and document claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
+ Develop and employ creative resolution strategies.
+ Responsible for prompt and proper disposition of all claims within delegated authority.
+ Negotiate disposition of claims with insureds and claimants or their legal representatives.
+ Recognize and implement alternate means of resolution.
+ Utilize diary management system to ensure that all claims are handled timely. At required time intervals, evaluate liability and damages exposure.
+ Establish and maintain proper indemnity and expense reserves.
+ Apply the Company's claim quality management protocols, and metrics to all claims; document the rationale for any departure from applicable protocols and metrics with or without assistance.
+ Manages litigated claims.
+ Develop litigation plan with staff or panel counsel, including discovery and legal expenses, to assure effective resolution and to satisfy customers.
+ Apply litigation management through the selection of counsel, evaluation.
+ LEADERSHIP:
+ Actively and enthusiastically mentor/train less experienced cargo claim professionals.
+ Conducting field office training sessions as requested.
+ COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCE:
+ Consult with Manager on use of Claim Coverage Counsel as needed.
+ Provide guidance to underwriting business partners with respect to accuracy and adequacy of, and potential future changes to, loss reserves on assigned claims.
+ Recommend appropriate cases for discussion at roundtable.
+ Attend and/or present at roundtables/ authority discussions for collaboration of technical expertise resulting in improved payout on indemnity and expense.
+ Actively and enthusiastically share experience and knowledge of creative resolution techniques to improve the claim results of others.
+ OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:
+ Utilize evaluation documentation tools in accordance with department guidelines.
+ Proactively review Claim File Analysis (CFA) for adherence to quality standards and trend analysis.
+ In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements.
+ Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's Degree.
+ 10+ years claim handling experience with 5-7 years experience handling serious injury and complex liability claims.
+ Extensive working level knowledge and skill in various business line products.
+ Excellent negotiation and customer service skills.
+ Advanced skills in coverage, liability and damages analysis with expert understanding of the litigation process in both state and federal courts, including relevant case and statutory law and procedure; expert litigation management skills.
+ Extensive claim and/or legal experience and thus the technical expertise to evaluate severe and complex claims.
+ Able to make independent decisions on most assigned cases without involvement of supervisor.
+ Openness to the ideas and expertise of others and actively solicits input and shares ideas.
+ Thorough understanding of commercial lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms and effective claims handling practices.
+ Demonstrated strong coaching, influence and persuasion skills.
+ Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required so as to understand, synthesize, interpret and convey, in a simplified manner, complex data and information to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
+ Can adapt to and support cultural change.
+ Strong technology aptitude; ability to use business technology tools to effectively research, track, and communicate information.
+ Analytical Thinking - Advanced.
+ Judgment/Decision Making - Advanced.
+ Communication - Advanced.
+ Negotiation - Advanced.
+ Insurance Contract Knowledge - Advanced.
+ Principles of Investigation - Advanced.
+ Value Determination - Advanced.
+ Settlement Techniques - Advanced.
+ Legal Knowledge - Advanced.
+ Medical Knowledge - Intermediate.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Four years bodily injury litigation claim handling experience or comparable claim litigation experience.
**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.
**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.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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.
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