Property Claims Specialist
Illinois Casualty Company job in Rock Island, IL or remote
Illinois Casualty Company is seeking an experienced Property Claims Specialist to join our team! As a small but growing insurance carrier, ICC provides unlimited opportunity for employees who demonstrate the interest and ability to contribute to their team and grow professionally.
Work Location: Field, about 25% travel required with ability to work from home the remainder of the time. Company vehicle provided.
Salary Range: $83,850 to $95,000 annually
Essential Functions
• Handling large property claims from start to finish, typically ranging from $75,000 to upwards of $1,000,000 in loss
• Building accurate, reliable claim files through prompt and thorough investigation and documentation
• Inspecting damaged property, writing repair estimates, and obtaining repair price agreement with contractors and policyholders
• Determining coverage, damages, and recovery potential based on facts developed in the investigation of assigned claims
• Establishing appropriate and timely reserves, updating as needed until conclusion of each claim
• Provide exemplary customer service and build positive relationships with independent agents
Qualifications
• Minimum of five years' field commercial property claims experience including complex and severe claims
• Strong working knowledge of construction practices
• Computer and data entry skills with intermediate level proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and automated claims systems; experience with Xactimate or Symbility desired
• Sound knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, theories, and practices as well as court decisions or case law impacting property claims
• Must be a licensed driver and maintain a valid driver's license in the state of residence with the ability to travel extensively when required
Best In Class Benefits
• Comprehensive health and pharmaceutical plan with company-funded HRA and telemedicine
• A la carte Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance coverages
• Lifestyle Account
• Traditional and Roth 401k plans with company match
• Modified workweek and generous PTO policy
• Paid parental leave
Auto-ApplyData entry specialist (remote) FT/PT
ICC job in Memphis, TN or remote
We are looking for a focused data entry clerk to continuously update our company's databases. The data entry clerk will liaise with and follow up with employees within the company as well as with customers to collect information. The data entry clerk will capture the data into relevant databases in a timely and accurate manner. You will identify and correct errors, and swiftly bring them to the attention of relevant parties where necessary.
To do well in this job, you should collect information and capture data promptly to ensure the business' databases are current to accurately reflect its developments, updates and transactions. Top candidates will be focused, diligent, energetic and have good people's skills.
Gathering invoices, statements, reports, personal details, documents and information from employees, other departments and clients.
Scanning through information to identify pertinent information.
Correcting errors and organizing the information in a manner that will optimize swift and accurate capturing.
Creating accurate spreadsheets.
Entering and updating information into relevant databases.
Ensuring data is backed up.
Informing relevant parties regarding errors encountered.
Storing hard copies of data in an organized manner to optimize retrieval.
Handling additional duties from time to time.
Data Entry Clerk Requirements:
High school diploma.
1+ years experience in a relevant field.
Good command of English.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to concentrate for lengthy periods and perform accurately with adequate speed.
Proficient touch typing skills.
Information Technology Support Specialist
Chicago, IL job
🏫Attention education consulting applicants. I am looking to fill 2 Information Technology Support Specialist contracts in a school district🎓
Job Title: IT Consultant / Information Technology Support Specialist (Contract)
Duration: 3-12 Month Contracts (Extensions Common)
Type: W2 Contract or Corp-to-Corp
Industry: Higher Education / School Systems
Why This Role?
Universities and large school systems are investing heavily in IT modernization, cybersecurity, and system upgrades-and they need experienced IT professionals
now
, not after a 6-month hiring cycle.
This is a consulting-style contract role where you'll support education clients on high-impact initiatives while enjoying:
Consistent contract work
Stable, long-term projects
Predictable schedules (little to no on-call)
Meaningful work supporting students, faculty, and staff
What You'll Do
Depending on the engagement, you may work on one or more of the following:
Provide Tier 1-2 helpdesk and desktop support for faculty, staff, and students
Troubleshoot Windows, mac OS, Microsoft 365, and common academic applications
Support identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure AD)
Assist with system upgrades, migrations, and rollouts (ERP, LMS, CRM)
Document issues and resolutions in a ticketing system
Collaborate with project managers and senior engineers on modernization initiatives
Deliver white-glove support in a professional, customer-facing environment
Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter, National Accounts
Chicago, IL 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
$120,400.00 - $198,700.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
National Accounts provides casualty solutions for clients with significant risk with coverages such as Workers' Compensation, General and Product Liability, as well as Commercial Automobile Liability. The Account Executive Officer (AEO), National Accounts will partner with agents, brokers, and customers to provide guaranteed cost and loss sensitive coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. 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 to drive results. Your ability to independently assess complex risk and sell our products in challenging markets 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 complex 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, brokers, and customers 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. The sales process to target new accounts has a long runway (6 months to 1 year).
* Independently develop and execute agency sales plans and frequently partner with your Managing Director (MD) to develop region/group sales plans.
* May assist in the training and mentoring of less experienced Account Executives.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Bachelor's degree.
* Six to eight years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in National Accounts.
* Deep knowledge of loss sensitive products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market.
* Deep financial acumen.
* 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.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers.
* CPCU designation.
What is a Must Have?
* Four 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 *********************************************************
Sales Executive, Personal Insurance
Springfield, IL 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**
$94,400.00 - $155,800.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
The Sales Executive Team is dedicated to navigating and managing a high performing sales culture in person and/or virtually which contributes to the overall success of the Personal Insurance (PI) business. The team executes on industry-leading sales strategies aligned with business objectives, builds effective relationships with customers, distribution partners and fellow employees, and creates tactical sales plans for profitable growth through extensive product knowledge and state of the art sales and influencing tactics. The team also uses digitally advanced strategies to move the business forward, leads the relationships with our aggregator/networking groups, and partners with the agent to imbed into higher producing revenue streams.
As a Sales Executive, PI, you will manage and develop a moderately complex group of Travelers agency assignments/territories, optimize growth within defined new business, retention and profitability goals and deliver success within Travelers' framework of Corporate values. You will act as a brand ambassador to sell the Travelers value proposition to distribution partners.
This position is an outside sales position where assigned distribution relationships within the geographic territory tend to be best served through an in-person sales strategy.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to expand and manage a portfolio of business, with the objective of driving profitable growth.
+ Own assigned territory, including business development, leveraging performance metrics to create annual plans and manage territorial performance.
+ Conduct in-depth agency diagnostics to assess performance and identify growth opportunities.
+ Facilitate agency appointments and build long-term relationships through office visits (both in person and virtual).
+ Prospect, onboard and set performance goals for new agencies, while providing training and support.
+ May pre-qualify accounts as needed.
+ Influence agency partners through effective communication and negotiation skills.
+ Collaborate with internal teams, such as Product and Underwriting to ensure alignment of sales strategies with business objectives.
+ Understand Travelers Enterprise focus and seize opportunities to cross-sell Travelers products by discussing with business partners in other lines. May identify book transfer opportunities.
+ Develop knowledge of competitor products and capabilities and local market trends.
+ Utilize advanced data and analytics for sales decisions and performance measurement, leveraging extensive knowledge of Travelers' systems and platforms to support the sales process.
+ Leverage AI technologies to optimize industry processes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation, while continuously learning and adapting to emerging AI trends and tools.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, business or related field.
+ Four or more years of insurance sales or related experience managing a book of business, driving significant sales growth, achieving sales targets, conducting agency diagnostics and utilizing digital sales tools.
+ Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) (or willingness to pursue).
+ Strong knowledge of Travelers products and general Property & Casualty marketplace.
+ Strong influencing and negotiation skills to encourage agency partners to adopt Travelers products and services.
+ Proven ability to collaboratively build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Ability to define goals and priorities and meet these goals in a timely manner.
+ Exceptional organizational skills to manage complex tasks and priorities to meet sales goals and deadlines effectively.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Three years of professional experience in sales, sales support or relevant insurance field.
+ Must live in the territory that they manage and have the ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
**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 ******************************************************** .
Senior Claim Counsel
Chicago, IL 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**
$139,400.00 - $230,000.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Bond & Specialty Insurance (BSI) provides management and professional liability, cyber, crime insurance, and surety bonds to or on behalf of businesses of all sizes. The BSI Claim Counsel team conducts thorough investigation, analysis, evaluation, and disposition of claims and claim litigation to achieve superior customer service and to optimize claim results. Travelers' Financial Institutions Team provides management liability coverage for diversified classes of financial institutions. As a valued member of our team, in addition to claim, you also will provide legal advice to our underwriting colleagues and non-attorney claim colleagues, and participate in BSI claim strategic initiatives.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Follow operational policies to analyze, investigate, and resolve BSI claims of varying levels of severity with limited supervision from claims management.
+ Prepare and present reports for management that accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, reserve adjustments, coverage issues, and claim and recovery strategies.
+ Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel actively utilizing litigation management plans and budgets.
+ Communicate with underwriting on significant claim exposures.
+ Identify all recovery opportunities and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit and Claim management.
+ Travel to and attend mediations, settlement conferences, claim conferences, field office visits, trials and depositions.
+ Refine policy interpretation/coverage analysis skills including drafting coverage opinions with case law included.
+ Negotiate settlements/resolutions, review releases and settlement agreements, including confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions.
+ Support underwriting marketing efforts, including participation in broker and account visits and risk mitigation seminars and authoring customer-focused white papers and articles.
+ Monitor marketplace conditions, conduct research, and draft reference materials to inform claim and underwriting colleagues on law impacting Travelers' underwriting and claim decisions.
+ Obtain and maintain required adjusters' licenses.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Six or more years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience.
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively work through conflict and resolve issues with a professional demeanor.
+ Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate terms and conditions within designated authority limit.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate coverage determinations.
+ Time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with an attention to detail, data and analytics.
+ Ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Bachelor's Degree.
+ Juris Doctorate Degree.
+ Properly licensed, registered or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working.
+ Three years of relevant legal 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 ******************************************************** .
Editorial Intern (Remote)
Remote or California City, CA job
About the job
The ideal candidate for dot.LA's editorial internship should be pursuing journalism as a career and have experience writing quick, clean and accurate copy. We're a small office at the beginning of our journey, so this role will influence how we approach daily news and directly support the editorial vision for the site's growth.
The Editorial Intern will work closely with our Managing Editor to gain valuable experience in news writing and digital storytelling, as well as an opportunity to be at the helm of a growing local digital news outlet.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the dot.LA team with daily updates on Los Angeles' tech and startup world.
Help reporters keep a close eye on developments on their beats and on SEC filings for new companies and corporate fundraising.
Work closely with the audience team to engage and inform our readers.
Brainstorm and develop editorial content in support of dot.LA stories, series, podcasts and events.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
A strong understanding of dot.LA's editorial voice and an interest in Los Angeles, technology and startups.
Experience writing news copy for the web.
An understanding of best practices for social media and audience engagement for journalistic outlets.
Willingness to accept direction and participate fully in a collaborative and creative work environment, while also working independently and proactively on multiple assignments.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
We're looking for a commitment of 10-20 hours per week, working remotely for the time being. There will be opportunities to report and write stories for the site and a stipend commensurate with applicants' experience.
Risk Control Account Consultant, Boiler & Machinery
Chicago, IL 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?
Reports to Field Manager, Boiler and Machinery. Responsible for managing delivery of Boiler and Machinery Risk Control services to large account and special risk clients country-wide. Works with underwriters and business partners to help acquire and retain profitable business. Provides technical advice and account information to aid in risk selection and pricing. Assists in developing risk control service cost estimates to aid business partners in proper account pricing. Develops meaningful RC service proposals that address client needs and loss experience. Participates in client presentations, assures timely service delivery, monitors and manages outstanding recommendations, markets and sells Risk Control services as appropriate.
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.
* Serve as resource to business partners in development of insurance deal and account retention strategies.
* Consult with clients on strategies for controlling hazards to reduce or prevent losses. Influence clients to implement recommendations. Develop comprehensive plan for services to be delivered, appropriate resources to be used, and pricing approach. Negotiate with and manage client expectations to achieve appropriate balance between service and cost.
* Estimate engineering expense on large schedule accounts by researching jurisdictional databases and websites, comparing existing account workloads, and soliciting input from local consultants and managers.
* Design and document Engineering Service Instructions for assigned accounts. Coordinate contact information, inspection procedures and report distribution in accordance with client expectations. Monitor account for level of risk control, status of recommendations, report quality, internal and vendor services. Ensure appropriate resources are available.
* Serve as B&M liaison to support our other business segments, for both RC and underwriting staff. Coordinate joint visits and provide B&M expertise.
* Build and maintain productive relationships with underwriting and service teams assigned to the business, with the broker/agent community, with Claim, with other Risk Control staff, and with clients.
* Maintain current knowledge of Risk Control service products. Work with client on the application of Risk Control service products that will result in loss reduction and/or achieving client risk management goals.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Bachelor's degree in related field.
* Possess National Board "Inservice Commission."
* Relationship management skills, service proposal and stewardship presentation skills.
* Experience providing technical training.
* Must have relationship management skills, service proposal and stewardship presentation skills, and be capable of providing technical training.
* ARM or other appropriate professional designation preferred.
* National Board Inservice commission preferred.
* Technical Skills.
* Demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles as they relate to equipment breakdown insurance coverages.
* Possesses a basic knowledge equipment maintenance practices.
* Has mastered Risk Control computer systems applications relevant for their area.
* Business Knowledge.
* Demonstrates a thorough understanding of equipment breakdown insurance.
* Understands Commercial Lines insurance products.
* Fully understands Risk Control performance standards.
* Fully understands Risk Control's service products.
* Knows and understands the business plans for Boiler's marketing unit.
* Customer Service.
* Balances customer expectations and expense constraints.
* Builds credibility with internal and external customers.
* Creates customer satisfaction through communication with the client and proper application of risk control services.
* Interpersonal Skills.
* Negotiates effectively on price and service issues.
* Makes complex technical information and recommendations understandable and clear to audiences with varied levels of technical knowledge.
* Influences others to take action on recommendations.
* Listens effectively.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Analytical Skills.
* Identifies loss trends and opportunities to apply Risk Control services.
* Resource Management.
* Makes sound judgments about appropriate service levels for customers.
* Effectively assesses resource requirements.
* Continually assesses workload in light of business priorities; directs own efforts accordingly.
* Identifies methods for improving personal productivity.
* National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector's Inservice commission preferred.
What is a Must Have?
* Three years of experience in the boiler and machinery industry or a related field, such as plant engineering, power generation, manufacturing operations or maintenance, or equivalent 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 *********************************************************
Claim Counsel, Managed Care and Healthcare
Downers Grove, IL 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
$111,600.00 - $184,200.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Bond & Specialty Insurance (BSI) provides management and professional liability, cyber, crime insurance, and surety bonds to or on behalf of businesses of all sizes. The BSI Claim Counsel team conducts thorough investigation, analysis, evaluation, and disposition of claims and claim litigation to achieve superior customer service and to optimize claim results. Travelers' PNP Programs Team provides coverage for Community Associations, Healthcare Institutions and Providers, Managed Care Organizations, Life and Health Underwriters and Public Adjusters. As a valued member of our team, in addition to claim, you also will provide legal advice to our underwriting colleagues and non-attorney claim colleagues, and participate in BSI claim strategic initiatives.
What Will You Do?
* Follow operational policies to analyze, investigate, and resolve BSI claims of varying levels of severity with moderate supervision from claims management.
* Prepare and present reports for management that accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, reserve adjustments, coverage issues, and claim and recovery strategies.
* Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel actively utilizing litigation management plans and budgets.
* Communicate with underwriting on significant claim exposures.
* Continue to develop the ability to identify all recovery opportunities and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit and Claim management.
* Travel to and attend mediations, settlement conferences, claim conferences, field office visits, trials and depositions.
* Refine policy interpretation/coverage analysis skills including drafting coverage opinions with case law included.
* Strengthen the ability to negotiate settlements/resolutions, review releases and settlement agreements, including confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions.
* Support underwriting marketing efforts, including participation in broker and account visits and risk mitigation seminars and authoring customer-focused white papers and articles.
* Monitor marketplace conditions, conduct research, and draft reference materials to inform claim and underwriting colleagues on law impacting Travelers' underwriting and claim decisions.
* Obtain and maintain required adjusters' licenses.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Five or more years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively work through conflict and resolve issues with a professional demeanor.
* Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate terms and conditions within designated authority limit.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate coverage determinations.
* Time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with an attention to detail, data and analytics.
* Ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners.
What is a Must Have?
* Bachelor's Degree.
* Juris Doctorate Degree.
* Properly licensed, registered or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working.
* Two years of relevant legal 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 *********************************************************
Senior Field Service Engineers / Site Supervisors
Remote or Erie, PA job
Senior Field Service Engineers / Site Supervisors Needed - Project Site Based & Remote Work
A global leader in industrial solutions for HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generators) / Boilers, is searching for several Senior Field Service Engineers / Site Supervisors who thrive on autonomy, client interaction, and building lasting partnerships. This is a chance to step beyond day-to-day service work into a leadership role where you will not only manage projects but also shape customer relationships and uncover new opportunities for future work.
The Site Supervisor / Senior Field Service Engineers will play a key role in supporting the construction, installation, inspection, and repair of HRSG systems at customer sites. These hands-on positions ensure projects meet engineering standards, promotes safety and quality, and act as the go-to technical link between the company, trades, subcontractors, and clients throughout field operations.
Site Supervisor / Senior Field Service Engineers salaries are anticipated to be between $115,000 to $125,000, plus generous bonuses and travel incentives. All well qualified candidates will be considered regardless of pay rate. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401k and more. Local candidates are preferred.
Qualified Site Supervisor / Senior Field Service Engineers will possess most, if not all, of the following skills and experience:
5+ years of recent / relevant experience with HRSG and/or high-pressure boiler systems for installation, commissioning, inspection, and/or repairs.
Educational background in mechanical, civil, or related engineering-degree preferred but not required
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or hold a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a benefit, but not essential.
Knowledgeable with technical drawings, ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and other relevant codes, field reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
Must be able to travel up to 75% (some internationally) for customer meetings and site visits.
Must be able to work in the United States (TN Visa eligible applicants are welcome).
Must be able to complete standard pre-hire checks including background, drug screen, references, etc.
Associate Claim Counsel, Professional Liability
Downers Grove, IL 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
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
$89,800.00 - $148,300.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Bond & Specialty Insurance (BSI) provides management and professional liability, cyber, crime insurance, and surety bonds to or on behalf of businesses of all sizes. The BSI Claim Counsel team conducts thorough investigation, analysis, evaluation, and disposition of claims and claim litigation to achieve superior customer service and to optimize claim results.
Travelers' Professional Liability Team offers errors and omissions liability products to various market segments including accountants, design professionals, lawyers, real estate agents, property managers, and miscellaneous professional liability. This position will specifically manage Lawyers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) claims and litigation as a member of the Lawyers / MPL Claim Team. Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) claims typically involve alleged legal malpractice or breach of fiduciary duty against law firms or lawyers within the firm. MPL claims typically involve errors and omissions claims against a variety of consultants for the types of professional services they provide.
As a valued member of our team, in addition to claim, you also will provide legal advice to our underwriting colleagues and non-attorney claim colleagues and participate in BSI claim strategic initiatives.
What Will You Do?
* Follow operational policies to analyze, investigate, and resolve BSI claims of varying levels of severity with active supervision from claims management.
* Prepare and present reports for management that accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, reserve adjustments, coverage issues, and claim and recovery strategies.
* Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel actively utilizing litigation management plans and budgets.
* Communicate with underwriting on significant claim exposures.
* Travel to and attend mediations, settlement conferences, claim conferences, field office visits, trials and depositions.
* Develop the ability to identify all recovery opportunities and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit and Claim management.
* Refine policy interpretation/coverage analysis skills including drafting coverage opinions with case law included.
* Develop/strengthen the ability to negotiate settlements/resolutions, review releases and settlement agreements, including confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions.
* Support underwriting marketing efforts, including participation in broker and account visits and risk mitigation seminars and authoring customer-focused white papers and articles.
* Monitor marketplace conditions, conduct research, and draft reference materials to inform claim and underwriting colleagues on law impacting Travelers' underwriting and claim decisions.
* Obtain and maintain required adjusters' licenses.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* One to five years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience.
* Professional Liability claim, coverage, or litigation experience is a plus.
* Ability to effectively work through conflict and resolve issues with a professional demeanor.
* Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate terms and conditions within designated authority limit.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate coverage determinations.
* Time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with an attention to detail, data and analytics.
* Ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners.
What is a Must Have?
* Bachelor's Degree.
* Juris Doctorate Degree.
* Properly licensed, registered or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working.
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 *********************************************************
AVP- Complex Claim Specialist
Springfield, IL 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**
$132,800.00 - $219,100.00
**Target Openings**
2
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Investigate, evaluate, reserve, negotiate and resolve the company's most severe and/or complex claims, in multiple jurisdictions, in accordance with Best Practices. Provide quality claim handling and superior customer service on assigned claims, while engaging in indemnity & expense management. Promptly manage claims by completing essential functions including contacts, investigation, damages development, evaluation, reserving, litigation management, negotiating and resolution. 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 may include a specific assignment as a severity management resource to one or more field offices.
**What Will You Do?**
+ CLAIM HANDLING:
+ Directly handle the Company's most severe and complex claims when Travelers has coverage of $2 million or greater and file exposure is greater than $2 million.
+ 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 Subro, Risk Control, 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.
+ Utilize diary management system to ensure that all claims are handled timely.
+ At required time intervals, evaluate liability & damages exposure.
+ Establish and maintain proper indemnity & expense reserves.
+ Share experience and deep knowledge of creative resolution techniques to improve the claim results of others.
+ Apply the Company's claim quality management protocols, Best Practices and metrics to all claims; document the rationale for any departure from applicable protocols and metrics.
+ Develop and employ creative resolution strategies.
+ Effectively and efficiently manage both allocated and unallocated loss adjustment expenses
+ Evaluate all claims for recovery potential; directly handle recovery efforts and/or engage and direct Company resources for recovery efforts.
+ Responsible for prompt and proper disposition of all claims within delegated authority. Negotiate disposition of claims with insureds and claimants or their legal representatives.
+ Ensure that the right resources are being applied to each claim to achieve the best result at the most optimal cost.
+ LEADERSHIP:
+ Actively provide mentoring and coaching to less experienced claim professionals to increase the technical expertise and improve bench strength.
+ Field Severity Support: Some Complex Claim Specialists may be responsible for all or some of the following:
+ Collaborate with field severity units in the management and evaluation of some of the Company's severe and complex liability claims by providing claim handling guidance, recommendations and strategies to Field Product Line Managers, Unit Managers, and Major Case Specialists, for timely, cost effective resolution of liability major cases.
+ Provide mentoring or training as request by field severity management.
+ COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCE:
+ Consult with Manager on use of Claim Coverage Counsel as needed.
+ Provide guidance to underwriting business partners with res 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.
+ Update appropriate parties as needed, providing new facts as they become available, and their impact upon the liability analysis and settlement options.
+ Represent the company as a technical resource, attend legal proceedings as needed, act within established professional guidelines as well as applicable state laws
+ Obtain and evaluate current information regarding trends in the law; digest and communicate this information to other Company departments and divisions to assist in underwriting and management decisions.
+ Assist underwriting business partners in marketing and account-contact.
+ Actively participate in the coverage, liability and damages analysis and development of creative resolution strategy for severity cases handled in the field.
+ Assist in the recognition of available defenses to contain loss payout and setting of appropriate reserves.
+ Regularly and actively participate in field severity roundtables to share expertise and recommendations in all aspects of severe claim management.
+ Collaborate with the severity unit in compliance with company claim policies, procedures, practices and standards for the handling of cases that meet the Critical Claim referral guidelines.
+ OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:
+ Apply expert litigation management through the selection of counsel, evaluation and direction of claim and litigation strategy.
+ Recognize and implement alternate means of resolution.
+ Manages litigated claims. Develop litigation plan with staff or panel counsel, including discovery and legal expenses, to assure effective resolution and to satisfy our customers.
+ Track and control legal expenses to assure cost-effective resolution.
+ Develop and employ innovative techniques to manage expense and outcome when independent counsel is engaged.
+ Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials and all other legal proceedings, as needed.
+ Closely monitor independent counsel to ensure quality product.
+ Actively participate in periodic file quality reviews.
+ Appropriately deal with information that is considered personal and confidential.
+ Fulfill specific service commitments made to certain accounts, as outlined in Special Account Communication (SAC) instructions, and inquiries from agents and brokers.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ College degree preferred or equivalent business experience.
+ 5-10 years experience handling serious injury and complex liability claims preferred (casualty claim operations environment determining coverage, liability, investigation, research, evaluation, negotiation and settlement).
+ Position requires a proficiency in oral and written communications.
+ Advanced communications skills are required to understand, interpret and convey highly technical information in simple terms to others.
+ Thorough understanding of product lines, objectives of claim management, and legal theory issues involving claim resolution.
+ Familiarity with commercial lines/personal lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, effective claims handling practices.
+ Extensive experience handling large exposure and/or complex liability claims.
+ Familiarity with commercial lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, effective claims handling practices.
+ Thorough understanding of the litigation process, relevant case and statutory law.
+ Ability to recognize, analyze and advise on complex coverage, liability and damage issues.
+ Expert written and verbal communication skills to understand, synthesize, interpret and convey complex data.
+ Create and manage positive working relationships with business and marketing partners.
+ Ability to analyze and effectively respond to human resource issues.
+ Utilize technology as a strategic tool.
+ Ability to make independent decisions up to $1,000,000 without involvement of supervisor.
+ Competencies:
+ Leading the Business - Drive Results.
+ Leads Change - Executes Business Strategy.
+ Leading Others - Attract Top Talent, Maximize Individual Performance, Holds Others Accountable, Aligns Rewards, Creates and Sustains a Dynamic Workplace.
+ Leading Self-Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrates Self-Awareness, Initiative and accountability, Applies Critical Thinking, Communications Effectively & Influences Others, Exhibits Courage, Conviction & Credibility.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ High School Degree or GED.
+ 5 years bodily injury litigation claim handling experience or 10 years litigation experience.
+ In order to perform the essential job functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements.
+ Generally, license(s) are required to be obtained within three months of starting the job.
**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 ******************************************************** .
Product Development Assistant
Illinois Casualty Company job in Rock Island, IL
Illinois Casualty Company is seeking a
Product Development Assistant
to join our team!
Auto-ApplyRisk Management, Modeling Analytics Lead
Springfield, IL 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**
Data Analytics, Data Science
**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**
$169,400.00 - $279,600.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
The Travelers Catastrophe Risk Management Group is seeking a Cyber Peril Lead to join our PERILS team leading our research related to man-made perils with a focus on Cyber risk. You will be joining a group of dedicated professionals charged with leading Travelers to be in position to successfully endure catastrophic loss from natural and man-made perils.
The PERILS team is a multi-discipline group focusing on peril research, the development of next generation analytics, and event response activities. As a member of this Team, you will be an active participant in the development and implementation of peril research and strategies. The team engages in enterprise-wide complex multi-disciplinary CAT research projects with various depths of focus. The position requires an individual who can strive in an analytical, innovation-driven environment, in tune with business needs.
**What Will You Do?**
We are seeking a candidate with a solid analytical base in cyber risk management or a scientific, engineering, or related quantitative discipline. The person will have effective self-organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently and formulate and execute project objectives. We seek problem solving and critical thinking skills in support of the team's efforts to provide best-in-class analyses to our business partners. Some of the specific duties include:
+ Provide thought leadership and strategy support related to portfolio cyber risk
+ Validate cyber aggregation risk models and technographic scores
+ Assist the Cyber Underwriting team with subject matter technical expertise and guidance
+ Identify, select, and extract relevant data from various internal and external sources. Complete analyses and present recommendations to team members, stakeholders, and Leadership
+ Stay abreast of the latest scientific research and summarize findings for the peril, including recent trends in threat actors, techniques and vectors of attack
+ Drive innovation through new tools/technologies and capabilities (e.g., develop custom tail scenarios)
+ Monitor the Company's exposures, aggregations, and peril-specific book mix changes
+ Support our Business Units Consulting and Actuarial functions with ad-hoc research and peril strategy development
+ Create and maintain collaborative relationships with business partners
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Exposure to cyber catastrophe modeling and/or cyber hygiene technographic scanning tools is a plus
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, SQL, statistical packages, or other programs used to retrieve and analyze data
+ Knowledge of insurance concepts, coverage, products, and operations preferred
+ Ability to apply emerging statistical procedures to large highly complex work
+ Working knowledge of a programming language such as Python/R/Matlab preferred
+ Works well both independently & within a team, strong organization, and time management
+ Demonstrated ability to convey technical concepts across professional fields of discipline
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Decision Sciences, Actuarial Science or related analytical STEM field plus six years of experience or any suitable and equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ Heavy concentration in mathematics, including statistics and programming, business intelligence/analytics, as well as data science tools and research using large data sets. Additional verification of specific coursework will be 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 ******************************************************** .
Underwriting Internship (Summer 2026): Business Insurance Underwriting Professional Development Program (UPDP)
Downers Grove, IL 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
2
What Is the Opportunity?
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 *********************************************************
Underwriting Assistant
Illinois Casualty Company job in Rock Island, IL
Do you enjoy working with people? Do you have exceptional organizational skills?Are you interested in working with a team to achieve a common goal?Are you ready to feel valued by your employer and rewarded for your success?Illinois Casualty Company is growing, and we have an opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join one of the leading providers of insurance protection for the food and beverage industry.
The Underwriting Assistant supports an Underwriting team and assigned territory in the development of mutually beneficial relationships with agents/producers to ensure writing of profitable risks. This position processes requests from agents and policyholders, and processes renewals and endorsements within a designated authority level.
Essential Functions
Responding to routine inquiries from agents and policyholders regarding quotes, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, and other inquiries
Completing all assigned pre-renewals within a designated timeline prior to policy expiration
Quoting and/or issuing endorsements ensuring accuracy of changes
Evaluating renewal data in accordance with established underwriting guidelines; considering profitability and appropriate loss ratio for underwriting territory, effectively pricing, and maintaining a suitable retention ratio
Qualifications
Two-year degree with a minimum 2+ years' experience as an Underwriting Assistant
Proficiency in reading and understanding policy forms and endorsements
Intermediate level proficiency in word processing, data entry, and spreadsheet application software
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Rewards
The ability to have a direct impact on the success of a small, but growing organization
Opportunities to grow and advance through our Personal Professional Development Program
Participation in a comprehensive health plan, flexible work schedule, remote work opportunities, Retirement Plan, and Profit Sharing Bonus program!
Auto-ApplySenior Mainframe IMS Systems Programmer
Springfield, IL 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**
Technology
**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**
$94,400.00 - $155,800.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Travelers is seeking a Senior IMS Systems Programmer to join our organization as we grow and transform our Technology landscape. In this technical individual contributor role on the Realtime Support team, the individual will be responsible for all aspects of the evaluation, configuration, security, implementation, and support of IMS and related software for multiple business groups. The ideal candidate will have experience with installing, migrating, supporting, and troubleshooting IMS, CSL tasks, ODBM, Data Sharing, DB-CTL and ISV software (BMC Delta & ETA). Knowledge of IMS's functioning with DB2 and MQ is also helpful. Similar system programming experience with CICS, z/OS Connect, TPX, CA GEN, and EOS are ideal.
Under limited supervision, demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the activities performed related to engineering support, installation and/or operations of infrastructure technologies. Plans at a tactical level and manages the effective use of technology resources for assigned projects and functions. May direct assigned project staff to design, develop and/or implement large, complex technology solutions supporting one or more business and/or technology area. Develops and implements appropriate solutions that may involve multiple platforms, databases, software/hardware technologies and tools. Facilitates and/or participates in the design and development of database systems. Strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities. This job may provide technology leadership to others on teams. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, this this role.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Adheres to Travelers change management processes regarding change windows, lead times, ServiceNow requests, and temporary access escalation.
+ Understands Travelers business groups and products as applicable to support the business needs and availability of individual IMS regions and related started tasks.
+ Consults with business groups and other Technology teams on application development, new feature exploitation, proof of concepts, security enhancements, etc.
+ Attends and sometimes runs monthly meetings with IBM and ISV to discuss product roadmaps, incidents, etc.
+ Connects IMS to other technologies such as IMS Connect, CICS, MQ, DB2, and z/OS Connect.
+ Develops and tests solutions for high availability and disaster recovery.
+ Occasional weekend work and after hours on call support.
+ Develops tactics and operational plans in alignment with strategic objectives for assigned technologies and projects.
+ Drives the execution of departmental and corporate programs.
+ Leverages infrastructure technology to develop and/or redesign technology solutions.
+ Builds, leverages, and maintains effective alliances across technical and business community.
+ Interacts with customers to achieve efficient, effective results.
+ Multi-tasks, prioritizes according to business priorities and production availability requirements.
+ Seen as a technical expert within service delivery organization (SDO) and consults across SDOs.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Three (3) plus years of infrastructure engineering/systems administration experience preferred.
+ Working knowledge of SMP/E software installation process, analyzing PTFs and HOLDDATA, triaging HIPER, FIXCAT, and PE'd PTFs. Maintaining software currency and semi-annual maintenance migration to development, QA, and production regions.
+ Working knowledge of IMS, SYSGENs, parameters and internals to optimize functionality and performance as well as to resolve incidents. Work with IBM and ISV providers to provide timely resolution to more complex issues.
+ Supporting CICS, z/OS Connect, TPX, CA GEN, EOS, and other CICS/IMS ISV software is a plus.
+ Advanced knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as Network, Database, Server, Storage etc. preferred.
+ Expert knowledge of one or more of the following technical skills:
+ Foundational IT Infrastructure, Operating Systems and Software.
+ Knowledge of process discipline and IDLC methodology.
+ Proven problem-solving skills including infrastructure debugging abilities, allowing you to determine source of issues in unfamiliar systems or environments, ability to recognize and solve repetitive infrastructure problems proactively and permanently, recognize mistakes using them as learning opportunities, and break down large infrastructure problems into smaller, more manageable ones.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in work experience plus 2 years of infrastructure engineering 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 ******************************************************** .
Underwriter
Illinois Casualty Company job in Rock Island, IL
Are you passionate about a career in insurance? Do you enjoy working with a team to achieve a common goal? Are you ready to feel valued by your employer and rewarded for your success? Illinois Casualty Company is growing, and we have an opportunity for an Underwriter to join one of the leading providers of insurance protection for the food and beverage industry.
Underwriters are responsible for ensuring new business growth, renewal retention, and overall profitability of an assigned underwriting territory. They oversee all aspects of the territory, ensuring that our agency partners' needs and ICC's objectives are met.
Essential Functions
Evaluating new business and renewal submissions; accepting or rejecting through exposure verification and loss control
Considering profitability and loss ratio within underwriting territory through effective pricing
Quoting and/or issuing endorsements beyond authority of team members
Developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with agents and their staff, and responding timely to inquiries, requests, and issues
Qualifications
Four-year degree in insurance or related field of study with 2+ years' experience as an Underwriter in commercial lines insurance
Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate mathematical functions to make projections and identify and analyze problems
Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form
Rewards
The ability to have a direct impact on the success of a small, but growing organization
Opportunities to grow and advance through our Personal Professional Development Program
Participation in a comprehensive health plan, Retirement Plan, flexible work schedule, remote work opportunities, and Profit Sharing Bonus program!
Salary range: $62,400 to $81,120 annually
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Springfield, IL 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**
Product
**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**
$101,300.00 - $167,000.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Within the Product team at Travelers, you will have the opportunity to regularly engage in unique and intellectually stimulating business problems. As a Manager, Product Management, you will manage the growth and profitability for a state(s), product, or line of business. You will analyze complex business problems and propose fact-based solutions with consideration of internal and external trends to achieve business objectives. By collaborating and influencing key stakeholders across the organization you will also ensure strategic direction and alignment for successful execution. You will coach and lead cross functional team(s) on growth strategies, products, and objectives.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Lead and guide the data analysis of business results including product refreshes, performance expectations and identifying root cause.
+ Develop and influence recommendations to drive desired growth & profitability impacts that demonstrate a holistic view of short- and long-term strategy with consideration for local regulatory nuances and broader marketplace dynamics.
+ Present, inform and influence recommendations to key leadership stakeholders including proposed product/pricing changes or new product builds.
+ Act as a senior resource in key strategic initiatives to support the goals and objectives of the broader organization.
+ Manage, coach, and/or guide analysts.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, or other analytics related field.
+ Five years' experience working in a mathematical, analytical, or data related role preferably in the financial services industry.
+ Experience developing techniques and procedures used to forecast insurance financials.
+ Has deep understanding of Travelers' business strategy and plan objectives to align with enterprise goals.
+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and influence management.
+ Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and understand current data and systems, find deficiencies/opportunities, recommend changes, and translate into business impacts.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of pricing and actuarial techniques and understanding of actuarial concepts such as loss development and trending.
+ Understand the workflow and terminology of insurance products and processes and their impact on profit and loss.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Three years of experience in data analytics or similar work 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 ******************************************************** .
Product Development Assistant
Illinois Casualty Compa job in Rock Island, IL
Illinois Casualty Company is seeking a Product Development Assistant to join our team!
Pay Range: $21-$23/hour
The Product Development Assistant develops, writes, edits, audits, and maintains Company policies and procedures, forms, form letters, instruction guides, templates, training materials, and technical documentation. This position is responsible for regular review of all documents maintained in the Company's document management program, and for necessary audit, research, and revision of those documents to ensure that they effectively address the Company's current needs and policies, procedures, and standards. The Product Development Assistant will assist in the research and development of new products and/or enhancements to existing products to meet the changing needs of the Company and its customers, as well as with the preparation of general correspondence, training material, and presentations. This position will also have duties in the Premium Auditor role.
Essential Functions
Gaining and maintaining a thorough knowledge of the Company's document management program and performing routine maintenance to the Company's document management program as required
Gaining a thorough knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and standards, and communicating and maintaining these standards for Company documents and procedures, including numbering of Company documents and keeping a record of assigned numbers
Writing, reviewing, editing, revising, and appropriate distribution of Company documents and templates
Providing assistance and support in the testing and documentation of various Company processes
Preparing and presenting training on Company-wide processes as assigned, including updating and presentation of the Product Development section of the Company Orientation program
Working to build and maintain a compliance matrix relative to Company products and processes, and a product knowledge base for internal use
Identifying opportunities to improve Company products and recommending appropriate action plans
Accurately examining policyholder payroll records and summarizing proper payroll and classifications to be used for determination of premium
Preparing and submitting audits according to Company procedures on a timely basis
Maintaining a high level of communication with other appropriate departments of any conditions or changes in operations or finances discovered during the audit which could adversely impact the Company
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school education or equivalent required; associates degree and a minimum two years related experience preferred
Previous training experience and experience with public speaking a plus
Previous state filing experience a plus
Intermediate to high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to quickly learn new programs and processes
Ability to read, analyze and interpret information
Above average writing skills - knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation and structure
Above average skill in expressing ideas and information clearly, concisely and accurately, both orally and in writing
Ability to interpret, follow, and formulate written, oral, and visual instructions
Above average organizational and time management skills
Comfortable with public speaking and training of others
Flexible and responsive to change
Best In Class Benefits
Comprehensive health and pharmaceutical plan with company-funded HRA and telemedicine
A la carte Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance coverages
Lifestyle Account
Traditional and Roth 401k plans with company match
Modified workweek and generous PTO policy
Paid parental leave
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