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  • Sales Development Analyst

    National Western Life Insurance Company 4.3company rating

    National Western Life Insurance Company job in Austin, TX

    The Sales Development Analyst serves as a technical advisor and strategic partner to Sales and Marketing, driving digital transformation and data-driven growth. This role focuses on leveraging technology, analytics, and process optimization to identify and develop opportunities that enhance sales effectiveness, improve data integrity, and streamline operations. The position also acts as a key liaison between Sales/Marketing and IT/Operations, ensuring alignment of business goals with technical solutions. Key Responsibilities: Sales Development and Digital Strategy Partner with internal and external sales teams to create and execute a digital strategy that enhances sales productivity and marketing effectiveness. Identify opportunities to improve technology utilization and data-driven decision-making. Serve as a liaison between Sales/Marketing and IT/Operations to ensure technology solutions align with business needs. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Support the use of Salesforce and Marketing Cloud for the Sales and Marketing department. Manage CRM configuration, data integrations, and system feeds. Develop and maintain CRM-based sales reporting and analytics. Facilitate lead generation processes and documentation. Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), develop training materials, and deliver training sessions for end users. Data Reporting and Analytics Create and maintain sales reports, dashboards, and forecast models. Perform trend and data integrity analyses to ensure accurate and actionable insights. Develop and manage Salesforce reports and visual analytics tools to support sales performance tracking. Operational and Technical Support Support automated order entry and DTCC processes through data and workflow analysis. Conduct website and SharePoint analysis and support related development initiatives. Gather and analyze internal and external customer feedback to drive system and process improvements. Assist in prioritizing application enhancements, workflow improvements, and production support items. Participate in cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert (SME) and provide UAT and training support. Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Marketing, Data Analytics, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in CRM administration, sales analytics, or sales enablement preferred. Experience working in financial services, insurance, or a similar regulated industry a plus. Technical Skills Proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot). Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Strong understanding of data architecture, feeds, and integration processes. Experience with SharePoint development and workflow tools. Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills. Self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines. Why Join Us: This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the digital sales ecosystem of a growing organization. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, data-driven professional who thrives at the intersection of technology, sales strategy, and analytics.
    $80k-108k yearly est. 60d+ ago
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  • Senior Underwriter / Account Executive Officer - Commercial Surety

    The Travelers Companies 4.4company rating

    Austin, TX job

    Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Underwriting Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. Salary Range $109,300.00 - $180,200.00 Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Bond & Specialty Insurance provides management and professional liability insurance, as well as surety bonds to businesses and non-profit organizations of all sizes. As an underwriter, you will have a dynamic role that blends evaluating and analyzing financial and business risk, building relationships, and selling and negotiating with clients, agents, and brokers. This role is part of the Commercial Surety team which provides surety bonds for individuals and businesses of all sizes both domestically and internationally. In the role, the Commercial Surety team member works in a fast-paced environment with a local and national team to build client, agent, and broker relationships, evaluate and price risk through financial and contractual underwriting, and offer surety product line solutions to our agents and customers. The Account Executive Officer (AEO) will partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance or surety solutions to customers. An AEO will analyze and evaluate risk to achieve business goals within an assigned book of business. This role is seen as a technical resource. As an AEO, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally and negotiate terms to drive results. Your ability to independently assess complex risk, negotiate terms, and sell our products in challenging markets will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers. What Will You Do? * Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business primarily comprised of moderately to highly complex accounts. * Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability. * Execute business unit underwriting strategies across your book of business to achieve profit and growth objectives. * Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to identify cross-selling opportunities. * Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings. * Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills. * Develop and execute individual agency sales plans that align with region/group sales plans to drive team success. * Train and mentor less experienced underwriters. * Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? * Bachelor's degree. * Five to eight years of applicable underwriting experience. * Deep knowledge of products, working knowledge of the regulatory environment, and of local insurance and surety markets. * Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to underwrite, market products, identify financial challenges, and analyze available information to make decisions in alignment with our risk appetite. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers. * Experience coaching and mentoring others. What is a Must Have? * Four years of underwriting, product knowledge, financial analysis, or risk assessment experience. What Is in It for You? * Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. * Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers. * Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays. * Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. * Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit *********************************************************
    $109.3k-180.2k yearly 27d ago
  • Application Support Center Manager

    Zurich Na 4.8company rating

    Austin, TX job

    129848 Zurich North America is hiring an Applications Support Center Manager to join our team! We are open to hiring talent remote in Illinois. Purpose: + Responsible for function, staff and activities associated with the identification, prioritization and management of work load. + Oversees first level, second level, and back desk technical and supervisory support for IT issues and service requests, tointernal Zurich staff and partners, delivering an excellent customer experience in line with departmental service standards. Key Accountabilities: + Provides comprehensive and expanded first and second level help desk support for IT incidents, problems and service requests. + Conducts problem determination, and resolves incidents involving highly complex issues using documented procedures and available tools. + Updates documented procedures and tools based on in depth experience and knowledge gained from actual use incorporating these updates into revised versions of the procedures and tools. Escalates to internal partners or external vendors while meeting or exceeding defined service level expectations. + Resolves problems escalated from within the Help Desk, providing resolution knowledge and feedback to less experienced staff. + Initiates escalation as appropriate to ensure management awareness of severe problems or problems that are exceeding documented target resolution times. + Actively participates in end user and Help Desk analyst training by providing materials, conducting training, or attending training in the role of subject matter expert. + Develops and implements continuous service improvement initiatives, provides service desk performance reporting and analysis and acts as deputy for service desk manager. + Business Travel, as required + Extended Hours during Peak Periods/Shift Work/Holiday Work, as required + Regular Predictable Attendance + Visibility in the Office, as required + Helpdesk is an operation, which requires flexible working hours depending on local needs. Basic Qualifications: + Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Application Support area OR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Application Support area AND + Must work flexible schedules + Knowledge of proprietary applications and support processes Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with problem management system, preferably Peregrine Service Center and/or Remedy Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us. The proposed Salary range for this position is $65,900.00 - $107,900.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .] **Why Zurich?** At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500 . Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code ยง 1033. **Please note:** Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal. Location(s): AM - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Remote Work (US) Remote Working: Yes Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JM1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-REMOTE EOE Disability / Veterans
    $65.9k-107.9k yearly 17d ago
  • Senior Marine Claims Specialist-Hull

    Zurich Na 4.8company rating

    Austin, TX job

    130521 We are excited to share that Zurich North America is hiring a Marine Claims Senior Claims Specialist Role (With Hull and Liability experience preferred) to join our team! We are open to remote work for the right candidate located within the U.S.. In this role you will be responsible for: + Ability to handle dedicated accounts. + Frequent interaction with Assureds, Brokers and Underwriters. + Some travel may be required but this is not very frequent. Basic Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area.OR + Juris Doctor and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area.OR + Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an associate degree with 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area.OR + Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area.OR + High School Diploma Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area.AND + Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s) + Microsoft Office experience + Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets, and products as well as maritime and admiralty practices. Preferred Qualifications: + Extensive Marine Hull claims experience preferred. + Emphasis on Marine Liability, Hull, Blue water and brown water claims, Jones Act, General Average and Ocean Cargo Claims experience preferred. + Licensed in all states as needed required. + Effective verbal and written communication skills + Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills + Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills + Experience collaborating in a team environment and building cross functional working relationships + Proactively shares and promotes sharing of insights + Ability to gather unique perspectives from other teams/functions to optimize outcomes. + Understands, analyzes, and applies the component parts of an insurance policy for complex claims + Ability to follow reserving process for indemnity and expense in analyzing the potential exposure of complex claims + Ability to determine the scope and exposure for complex claims + Ability to leverage trend and relationships to provide high-quality customer service + Well-versed in identifying, understanding and explaining complex financial and/or actuarial trends/concepts. + Ability to effectively communicate coverage determinations to customers/clients/brokers for complex claims + Ability to direct counsel on an ongoing basis to guide the course of complex litigation and settlement strategies Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us.The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $75,800.00 - $124,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .] **Why Zurich?** At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500 . Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code ยง 1033. **Please note:** Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal. Location(s): AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Remote Work (US) Remote Working: Yes Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JJ1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-REMOTE EOE Disability / Veterans
    $75.8k-124.1k yearly 7d ago
  • AVP, Employer Lead

    Chubb 4.3company rating

    Austin, TX job

    The AVP Employer Group Sales & Implementation will lead the expansion of Healthy Paws pet insurance offerings through employer benefit channels. This role combines strategic business development with operational execution, responsible for both winning new business and overseeing implementation with employer clients. The role is ideal for a leader experienced in voluntary benefits and employer group partnerships. Responsibilities Voluntary Employer Business Development Identify, pursue, and secure new employer group opportunities for Healthy Paws pet insurance offerings. Build and maintain relationships with benefit brokers, consultants, and HR stakeholders. Develop territory and market plans to drive revenue growth. Negotiate distribution agreements and pricing. Implementation & Onboarding Serve as implementation lead for new employer clients, ensuring smooth onboarding. Coordinate internally with underwriting, marketing, operations, and technology for go-live. Develop implementation plans including timelines, communication assets, and training. Track and report implementation progress, identifying and resolving issues proactively. Strategy & Collaboration Provide market feedback to support continuous improvement of the employer sales approach. Represent the employer distribution channel in internal planning sessions. Collaborate with internal teams to improve tools, processes, and client outcomes. Participate in benefit fairs, conferences, and key industry events as needed. Required Qualifications 10 years of experience in employer group sales, voluntary benefits, or B2B insurance distribution Proven track record selling into HR and benefits teams or through broker/consultant networks Experience managing the onboarding or implementation of employer-based benefit programs Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills Proficiency with CRM platforms and collaboration tools Ability to travel up to 40% as needed Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with the pet insurance market or other niche employee benefits Existing relationships with national or regional broker/benefit consultant firms Experience in a high-growth or startup environment
    $93k-121k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Yoga Instructor

    Trustmark Insurance 4.1company rating

    Austin, TX job

    HealthFitness is looking for a Yoga Instructor to join the fitness team at our corporate client site located in Austin, Texas (TX). This is an on-call / substitute position working on an as needed basis when regular instructors are unable to teach.
    $44k-56k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Senior Analyst, Product Management, Portfolio Risk Management

    Travelers Insurance Company 4.4company rating

    Austin, TX 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** $81,500.00 - $134,500.00 **Target Openings** 1 **What Is the Opportunity?** Within the Product & UW team at Travelers, you will have the opportunity to regularly engage in unique and intellectually stimulating business problems. As a Sr Analyst, PM, Portfolio Risk Management, you will serve as an influential member of project teams focused on catastrophe (CAT) risk management, providing analytical insights to leadership and business partners. You will analyze portfolio risk to help inform CAT underwriting and product pricing strategy, monitor aggregation profiles, and perform risk reward analytics to assess the risk of financial loss due to natural and manmade catastrophes. You may support CAT Event Response coordination, producing impacted exposure summaries for major events and providing guidance to line of business and state teams, as well as executive, claim, reserving and analytical teams. You will also maintain working knowledge of the data ecosystems for management of CAT metrics, reports, and exposure data. By collaborating with partners across the organization you will ensure strategic direction and alignment for successful execution. **What Will You Do?** + Independently conduct and understand data analysis of business results including product refreshes, performance expectations and identifying root cause. + Formulate and execute potential recommendations to drive desired growth & profitability impacts based on established strategy with consideration for local regulatory nuances, and broader marketplace dynamics. + Present, inform and influence recommendations to business partners including proposed product/pricing changes or new product builds. + May function as a subject matter expert in strategic initiatives to support the goals and objectives of the broader organization. + May coach and mentor on specific projects. + 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. + Three years' experience working in a mathematical, analytical, or data related role preferably in the financial services industry. + Experience with competitive analysis tools. + Strategic thinker with the ability to use sound judgment to resolve issues as they arise. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult and present information effectively. + Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret trends and provide insights and recommendations to business partners. + Knowledge of pricing and actuarial techniques and understanding of actuarial concepts such as loss development and trending. + Understand ratemaking and its application, such as profitability, risk loads, etc. + 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. + Two 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 ******************************************************** .
    $81.5k-134.5k yearly 53d ago
  • Manager, Product Management (Alternative Distribution) - Small Commercial

    Travelers Insurance Company 4.4company rating

    Austin, TX 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 ******************************************************** .
    $101.3k-167k yearly 45d ago
  • Senior Production Underwriting Specialist - Excess/Umbrella

    Great American Insurance Group (DBA 4.7company rating

    Austin, TX job

    Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. The Excess Liability Division specializes in offering large limits of liability to protect its clients' corporate assets from catastrophic loss. The Division offers significant capacity of up to $20 million dollars for both Lead Umbrella and Excess Liability placements. This protection is made available to companies varying in size from single location light hazard risks to a wide variety of more difficult to place manufacturers and processors. ************************************************************************************************** The Excess Liability Division is currently searching for a Senior Production Underwriting Specialist or an AVP of Underwriting to join our Excess Liability team. Great American's culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core inโ€‘office days are Tuesday-Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs. If the candidate does not reside near an office, this role may be fully remote. We are open to candidates who reside in Texas, Oklahoma, or Mississippi. The underwriter will primarily be handling Lead Umbrella and Excess Liability risks in manufacturing, contracting, retail service and distribution. The business unit strategically solicits Middle Market to National commercial risks from a producer base that spans the United States. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities * Responsible for leading the evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business, ensuring alignment with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite. * Analyzes and evaluates complex risk data to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms. * Fosters strategic partnerships with claims, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and provide guidance. * Procures and analyzes supplementary reports and screenings, such as Safer-SMS reports, loss history reports, and external inspections, to support underwriting decisions. * Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations. * Evaluates complex policy renewals and modifications, identifying opportunities for policy enhancements and risk mitigation. * Communicates underwriting strategies and decisions effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers. * Monitors and shares insights on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions. * Maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers, focusing on generating new business and retaining profitable business. * Responsible for explaining and promoting products and services to drive market growth. * Oversees the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies to effectively promote the company's products to brokers and agents. * Analyzes market trends and competitive landscape to identify strategic opportunities and makes recommendations for product enhancements and innovative marketing approaches. * Responsible for leading marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings, to showcase the company's products and services. * Responsible for evaluating underwriting and marketing practices, implementing strategic adjustments to improve overall effectiveness and outcomes. * May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports. * Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. * Generally, a minimum of 13 years of experience in Underwriting or a related field. * Excess and umbrella underwriting experience preferred. * Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred. * Effective communication and negotiation skills to build and leverage excellent customer relationships and to successfully market products and services. * Position requires frequent day and overnight travel, more than 10% but less than 50% of time to visits agents and brokers. Business Unit: Excess Liability Salary Range: $140,000.00 -$175,000.00 Benefits: We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at **************************** * Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
    $47k-68k yearly est. Auto-Apply 38d ago
  • Underwriter / Account Executive - Loss Sensitive, Construction and Large Project

    Travelers Insurance Company 4.4company rating

    Austin, TX 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** $99,100.00 - $163,400.00 **Target Openings** 1 **What Is the Opportunity?** The Account Executive (AE), Construction Loss Sensitive will partner with agents and brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. As an AE, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your ability to assess risk and sell our products will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers. **What Will You Do?** + Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business. + Underwrite and skillfully negotiate customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability. + Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to create sales plans and identify cross-selling opportunities. + Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings. + Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills. + Develop and execute agency sales plans. Execute region/group sales plans. + Perform other duties as assigned. + Perform other duties as assigned. **What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?** + Bachelor's degree. + Three to five years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in construction loss sensitive. + Knowledge of construction loss sensitive products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market. + Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to proactively identify underwriting, marketing, or financial challenges and analyze available information to make timely decisions in alignment with our risk appetite. + Communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate with agents and brokers. + CPCU designation. **What is a Must Have?** + Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience. **What Is in It for You?** + **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. + **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers. + **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays. + **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. + **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. **Employment Practices** Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
    $99.1k-163.4k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Underwriting Consultant - Aging Services

    CNA Financial Corp 4.6company rating

    Austin, TX job

    You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Individual contributor responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of a highly complex book of business. Recognized as a technical expert in an underwriting specialty. Under general management direction, works within broad limits of authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical complexity and coordination. May have regional, industry segment or company-wide scope. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Works on highly complex underwriting risks employing diagnostic and systematic analysis to assess acceptability. Develops specialized endorsement language for highly complex risk. Determines appropriate pricing of complex risks for assigned book of business based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements and with little oversight needed from superiors. Makes recommendations on underwriting policy and pricing strategy. Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of highly complex risks underwritten; prepares and presents reports to management. Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits. Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships with large producers within the assigned territory to reach positive and profitable outcomes on complex, high-risk business. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups. Mentors and guides less experienced underwriters and assists in the development of underwriting training. Utilizes advanced functionality in relevant CNA systems to perform day-to-day activities. Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations. Reporting Relationship Manager or above Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 1. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skill and high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures. 2. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. 3. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. 4. Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. 5. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. 6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. 7. Demonstrated leadership skills. Education and Experience 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred.2. Typically a minimum eight years underwriting experience. #LI-KC2 #LI-Hybrid In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact ***************************.
    $36k-74k yearly est. Auto-Apply 24d ago
  • Risk Management, Modeling Analytics Lead

    Travelers Insurance Company 4.4company rating

    Austin, TX 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 ******************************************************** .
    $169.4k-279.6k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Business Development Manager

    Chubb 4.3company rating

    Austin, TX job

    Chubb Workplace Benefits (CWB), is seeking a Business Development Manager to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company. We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of over 100 years. Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals! JOB SUMMARY: The Business Development Manager develops relationships with insurance brokers to deliver to their clients benefit education and communication with the ultimate goal of selling Chubb Workplace Benefits' supplemental products to that client base. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and prospect for new broker relationships and customers Strengthen current relationships through on-going contact and customer service Meet management productivity standards of $2 million+ GAP annually. Generate opportunities to acquire new business through sales/service opportunities Effectively manage the day-to-day re-enrollment while adding new products/services to existing employer groups Guarantee that products/services are competitively positioned in the market Build relationships with key partnerships locally, regionally and nationally to assist in business development opportunities Manage pipeline of key customers to meet and exceed growth goals and objectives Align products, case set-up, underwriting, claims and services to meet clients' expectations and needs Effectively manage daily, weekly and monthly goals and tracking responsibilities Work with underwriting to evaluate, price and propose rate and strategy on small to large market voluntary/worksite business including disability income protection, universal life, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness and term life Manage assigned workload to meet internal productivity and time service standards Resource for multi-line national account underwriters, product development, enrollment, actuarial and distribution counter-parts SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Minimum 8 years of successful brokerage sales in voluntary and/or ancillary markets Track record of annual sales in excess of $2M Strong knowledge of brokerage industry trends and competitor benchmarks Strong personal initiative; ability to work independently Strong communication, customer service and relationship management ability Strong organizational ability Demonstrate the ability to problem solve Excellent sales and negotiation skills Solid computer skills EDUCATION: College degree preferred
    $82k-110k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Premium Audit Auditor II

    Zurich Na 4.8company rating

    Austin, TX job

    127372 Zurich North America is hiring a Premium Audit Auditor II to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in one of the following locations: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. Key Accountabilities: + Plan, organize and manage assigned workload and territory. + Provide timely and accurate service to the insured, agents, and internal business partners for the completion of the audit process on moderately complex risks. + Provide information and feedback as needed to enhance the flow of communication and comfort level of internal and external customers. + Ensure that audited exposures are accurately calculated. + Resolve potential disputes/questions that arise from the auditing function. + May assist in the training process for new auditors. + Provide technical advice that enables a customer to solve a problem or improve business . + Develop and maintain positive customer relationships. + Anticipate customer needs and provide feedback on trends in order to recommend changes. + Escalate technical issues within function or unit. + Listen and understand needs, provide feedback for improvements to processes, customer service or products. + Participate in short-term defined scope projects Basic Qualifications: + Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years in the Casualty Premium Audit area OR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Casualty Premium Audit area OR + Zurich approved Apprenticeship Program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Casualty Premium Audit area AND + Experience with laptop computer auditing and Microsoft Office + Knowledge of NCCI Workers Compensation and ISO General Liability rules, manuals and industry practices Preferred Qualifications: + APA + CPCU + Large, multi-state premium audit experience + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere (****************************************** . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is$65,900.00 - $134,875.00,with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code ยง 1033. A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500 . Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (********************************* to learn more. Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. Location(s): AM - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Minnesota Virtual Office, AM - Missouri Virtual Office, AM - New Jersey Virtual Office, AM - New York Virtual Office, AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Ohio Virtual Office, AM - Colorado Virtual Office, AM - Connecticut Virtual Office, AM - Indiana Virtual Office, AM - Michigan Virtual Office, AM - Nebraska Virtual Office, AM - Maryland Virtual Office, AM - Massachusetts Virt. Office, AM - Georgia Virtual Office, AM - Iowa Virtual Office, AM - North Carolina Virt. Office, AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - Delaware Virtual Office, AM - South Carolina Virt. Office, AM - South Dakota Virtual Office, AM - Oklahoma Virtual Office, AM - Alabama Virtual Office, AM - New Hampshire Virt. Office, AM - Virginia Virtual Office, AM - Louisiana Virtual Office, AM - Arkansas Virtual Office, AM - Kentucky Virtual Office, AM - Maine Virtual Office, AM - North Dakota Virtual Office, AM - Mississippi Virtual Office, AM - Rhode Island Virtual Office, AM - Vermont Virtual Office, AM - West Virginia Virt. Office, AM - Wyoming Virtual Office Remote Working: Yes Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JM1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-REMOTE EOE Disability / Veterans
    $38k-52k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Liability Claims Consultant (Construction Defect)

    CNA Financial Corp 4.6company rating

    Austin, TX job

    You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. CNA Insurance is searching for a seasoned Liability Claims Consultant to work with a large degree of autonomy managing third party liability construction defect commercial claims nationwide with high complexity and exposure. Responsibilities include the coordination of all claim investigation and resolution activities under both occurrences based general liability policies and claims made errors & omissions policies according to company protocols, quality and customer service standards. Position requires regular communication with customers and insureds and may be dedicated to specific account(s). Ideal candidates are sharp and experienced in handling third party liability construction defect claims and litigation. This position enjoys a flexible, hybrid work schedule and is available in any location near a CNA office. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: * Manages highly complex investigations of claims, including coverage issues, liability, compensability and damages. Determines if a major claim should be settled or litigated and implements an appropriate resolution strategy accordingly. Effectively manages loss costs and claim expenses. * Manages all types of investigative activity or litigation on major claims, including the posting of appropriate reserves in a timely manner. Coordinates discovery and litigation strategy with staff counsel or panel attorneys. * Negotiates highly complex settlement packages, and authorizes payment within scope of authority, settling claims in most cost-effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements. * Coordinates third party recovery with subrogation/salvage unit. * Makes recommendations on claims processes and resolution strategies to management. * Analyzes claims activities; prepares and presents reports to management and other internal business partners and clients. * Works with attorneys, account representatives, agents, doctors and insureds regarding the handling and/or disposition of highly complex claims. * Keeps current on state/territory regulations and issues, industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups. * Provides guidance and assistance to less experienced claims staff and other functional areas. * Responsible for input of data that accurately reflects claim circumstances and other information important to our business outcomes. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Manager or above Skills, Knowledge & Abilities * Advanced technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures. * Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners. * Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. * Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues. * Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. * Ability to adapt to change and value diverse opinions and ideas. * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. * Ability to evaluate claims based on a cost benefit analysis. * Ability to fully comprehend complex claim facts and issues; and to further articulate analyses of claims in presentations to business partners and management as well as in internal reports. * Ability to implement strategies with a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives. Education & Experience * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. * Typically a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal or claim handling environment. * Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Insurance Adjuster License within 90 days of hire, where applicable. * Professional designations are a plus (e.g. CPCU) #LI-KP1 #LI-Hybrid In Chicago/New York/California, the average base pay range for the Claims Consultant role is $102,000 to $145,000. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact ***************************.
    $102k-145k yearly Auto-Apply 50d ago
  • AVP, Commercial Insurance Manager

    Chubb 4.3company rating

    Austin, TX job

    We are looking for a strategic leader who is prepared to continue the significant growth that the Southwest Region has enjoyed from the Austin branch. Austin has been one of the fastest growing offices for CI nearly doubling GWP in three years. Responsibilities: Responsible for the profit, growth and fostering of internal and external relationships for Commercial Insurance. The Austin branch Commercial Insurance GWP is $60 million wtih a mix of business including Manufacturing, Energy, Financial Institutions, and more. The geographic scope of the role includes distribution partners in 12+ cities around Texas such as Amarillo, El Paso, Midland, Odessa, and San Antonio. The role relies on a mix of five direct reports and the cored resources around the Southwest. The manager is responsible for hiring, retention, performance management, compensation and technical training and coaching and development for underwriting staff. Specific responsibilities include: P&L - Accountability (premium, profitability, growth, retention, and expense plans/results) for Commercial Insurance P&C business. Strong focus on growing the Lower Middle Market Portfolio, as well as our highest margin segments including Technology and Life Sciences. Portfolio Management/LOB - Direct profit and loss responsibility for field business; coordination, agency management, and production responsibility across CI product portfolio. Underwriting Strategy Execution - Manages execution of new and renewal underwriting strategy for local underwriters and in tandem with remote resources. Technical UW/Referral Resource - In collaboration with Product, serves as technical resource for referrals and underwriting authority. Point of contact for branch risks which fall outside of field authority; coordinate efforts with Home Office/Product and Segment leaders. Corporate Underwriting Audit - Monitors underwriting quality and achieve Satisfactory score with underwriting authority violation below the allowed threshold. Marketplace Focus - Develop opportunities particular to the local marketplace and provide customized approaches on market conditions and broker / agency needs. Marketing Strategy and Execution - Works closely with Field Operations on development and execution of marketing strategy and coordinates marketing and production activities within assigned branch(es) for entire portfolio of CI business. Business Development - Directs business development activities and provides guidance for implementing sales and/or product launches with particular emphasis on Benchmarq. Producer Management: -Primary responsibility for managing regional/local producer plant; responsible for cohesive and consistent agency management strategies across assigned locations. Facilitates product education/appetite; serves as point person for key local producer relationships. Expense Administration - Collaborate with Southwest Regional manager and WHS to ensure effective expense administration for assigned branches. Staff Development and Staff Administration (including Performance Management and Compensation) Accountable for new hire onboarding, training and developing, succession planning, culture of inclusion, coaching and mentoring and retention of staff. Ensure effective deployment of staff for assigned locations; maintain mentoring / succession relationship with several High Potential Senior Underwriters and Team Leaders within assigned locations. Oversee workflows, staffing resources, and appropriate application of technology to ensure efficient, cost-effective field operation. Collaborate with HR on performance management and compensation process. Maintain an active pipeline of underwriting talent in the marketplace Qualifications Five years Middle Market/Multi-line underwriting experience with a strong understanding of P&C lines of business, industry practices, products and appetite Strong understanding of field distribution plant (broker, regional, independent agents) Strong people management skills Strong technical/underwriting leadership skills to manage a team of multiline commercial underwriters Advanced marketing and sales skills Builds Strategic Relationships Drives Customer Focus Demonstrates Agility Drives Execution Exerts Operational Decision Making Exhibits Skillful Communication
    $95k-116k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Senior Underwriter / Account Executive Officer - Commercial Surety

    Travelers Insurance Company 4.4company rating

    Austin, TX job

    **Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. **Job Category** Underwriting **Compensation Overview** The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. **Salary Range** $109,300.00 - $180,200.00 **Target Openings** 1 **What Is the Opportunity?** Bond & Specialty Insurance provides management and professional liability insurance, as well as surety bonds to businesses and non-profit organizations of all sizes. As an underwriter, you will have a dynamic role that blends evaluating and analyzing financial and business risk, building relationships, and selling and negotiating with clients, agents, and brokers. This role is part of the Commercial Surety team which provides surety bonds for individuals and businesses of all sizes both domestically and internationally. In the role, the Commercial Surety team member works in a fast-paced environment with a local and national team to build client, agent, and broker relationships, evaluate and price risk through financial and contractual underwriting, and offer surety product line solutions to our agents and customers. The Account Executive Officer (AEO) will partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance or surety solutions to customers. An AEO will analyze and evaluate risk to achieve business goals within an assigned book of business. This role is seen as a technical resource. As an AEO, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally and negotiate terms to drive results. Your ability to independently assess complex risk, negotiate terms, and sell our products in challenging markets will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers. **What Will You Do?** + Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business primarily comprised of moderately to highly complex accounts. + Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability. + Execute business unit underwriting strategies across your book of business to achieve profit and growth objectives. + Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to identify cross-selling opportunities. + Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings. + Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills. + Develop and execute individual agency sales plans that align with region/group sales plans to drive team success. + Train and mentor less experienced underwriters. + Perform other duties as assigned. **What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?** + Bachelor's degree. + Five to eight years of applicable underwriting experience. + Deep knowledge of products, working knowledge of the regulatory environment, and of local insurance and surety markets. + Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to underwrite, market products, identify financial challenges, and analyze available information to make decisions in alignment with our risk appetite. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers. + Experience coaching and mentoring others. **What is a Must Have?** + Four years of underwriting, product knowledge, financial analysis, or risk assessment experience. **What Is in It for You?** + **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. + **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers. + **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays. + **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. + **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. **Employment Practices** Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
    $109.3k-180.2k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Senior Incident Response Consultant

    Zurich Na 4.8company rating

    Austin, TX job

    130226 This role joins SpearTip, the cybersecurity consulting segment within Zurich Resilience Solutions. Blending cutting-edge technologies, unique skill sets, and proven cyber counterintelligence strategies, SpearTip partners with our clients to protect shareholder value, shield corporate reputations, and enhance long-term profits. We are driven to protect our clients from the ever-changing threat actors and become the gold standard in detecting zero-day vulnerabilities. In this role you make work virtual within the U.S. and extend up to 20% travel. As a Senior Incident Response Consultant, you will deliver expert incident response and digital forensics services to external clients experiencing cyber security incidents. Leads complex investigations, provides strategic guidance during security breaches, and drives incident containment and recovery efforts. Maintains 75% billable utilization while delivering exceptional client service and building long-term client relationships. The job's core deliverables rely on delivering expert consulting services to external clients during high-stress security incidents. Requires building trust with C-level executives, IT leaders, legal counsel, and insurance partners while managing complex multi-stakeholder relationships during crisis situations. **Key Accountabilities:** + Lead incident response engagements for external clients, conducting digital forensics investigations, malware analysis, and threat actor attribution to identify scope, impact, and root cause of security incidents. + Provide 24/7 on-call emergency response services, rapidly deploying to client sites or remotely connecting to contain active threats, preserve evidence, and minimize business disruption. + Conduct comprehensive forensic examinations of compromised systems, networks, and cloud environments using industry-standard tools and methodologies to support client remediation and potential legal proceedings. + Deliver executive-level briefings and written reports to clients, translating complex technical findings into business impact assessments and actionable recommendations. + Coordinate with client stakeholders including IT teams, legal counsel, insurance carriers, law enforcement, and executive leadership to manage incident response activities and communication strategies. + Provide expert guidance on ransomware negotiations, business email compromise investigations, insider threat cases, and advanced persistent threat incidents. + Develop and deliver incident response retainer services, conducting proactive readiness assessments, tabletop exercises, and security program evaluations for client organizations. + Mentor junior consultants and analysts, providing technical guidance and quality assurance on client deliverables. + Maintain detailed case documentation, time tracking, and engagement status reporting to ensure accurate billing and project management. + Partner with insurance brokers, managed service providers, and law firms to provide incident response services as part of cyber insurance claims and breach response protocols. + Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and forensic methodologies through continuous research and professional development. + Contribute to thought leadership initiatives including blog posts, conference presentations, and client education materials. + Business Travel, as required (may be extensive during active incidents) as well as extended hours during Active Incidents/24x7 On-call Rotation, flexible scheduling to accommodate client emergencies and time-sensitive investigations, as required. **Additional Business Accountabilities:** + Develop scopes of work and cost estimates for incident response engagements, ensuring projects are appropriately resourced and profitably delivered. + Identify opportunities for expanded client engagements based on investigation findings, security gaps, and client needs. + Support business development activities including client presentations, capability demonstrations, and proposal development for new and existing clients. + Ensure all client deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered within agreed timelines and budgets. **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelors degree and 5 or more years experience in the Information Technology area OR + Zurich Cybersecurity Technician Apprentice, including Cyber Security Certification and 6 or more years experience in the Information Technology area OR + High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years experience in the Information Technology area AND + MS Office experience AND + Knowledge of Cyber Security Operations **Preferred Functional/Technical Skills Qualifications:** + Digital Forensics & Incident Response - Proficiency Level Advanced + Threat Intelligence & Malware Analysis - Proficiency Level Intermediate + Client Communication & Stakeholder Management - Proficiency Level Advanced + Windows/Linux System Forensics - Proficiency Level Advanced + Network Forensics & Log Analysis - Proficiency Level Intermediate + Cloud Security (Azure/AWS/M365) - Proficiency Level Intermediate + Forensic Tool Proficiency (EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Volatility, etc.) - Proficiency Level Advanced + Ransomware & BEC Investigations - Proficiency Level Advanced + Report Writing & Executive Communication - Proficiency Level Advanced + Project Management - Proficiency Level Intermediate Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $100,200.00 - $164,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .] **Why Zurich?** At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500 . Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code ยง 1033. **Please note:** Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal. Location(s): AM - Remote Work (US), AM - Missouri Virtual Office Remote Working: Yes Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-AW1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-REMOTE EOE Disability / Veterans
    $100.2k-164.1k yearly 18d ago
  • Business Development Manager

    Chubb 4.3company rating

    Austin, TX job

    The position will be based within the defined geography, preferably near a Chubb Regional or Branch Office. The role will report to the VP, Business Development, and the Austin Branch Manager. Position is based in Austin, Texas JOB SUMMARY: The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for business development in the assigned territory of brokers, agents, and other distribution partners, focused primarily on Chubb's products and services associated with Small Commercial, Middle Market and Financial Lines business. The BDM acts as ambassador for all that Chubb has to offer for a select group of Agents. The BDM is responsible for overall agency relationship management including new client acquisition and client management. Manages and maintains focus on achieving metrics across KPI's, including Gross Written Premium growth, New Business, profit, new agency appointments, and visibility. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Successful and documented track record of calling on insurance brokers and agents within a predetermined territory/geography Develops tactical sales plan designed to achieve annual objectives. hese objectives to include the capture of market share, new agency appointments, & revenue growth Generates opportunities to acquire new business through business development activities initiated with assigned brokers & agents Builds relationships with key partnerships locally and regionally to assist in business development opportunities Demonstrated ability to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual production goals Works closely with commercial underwriting staff and local field operations leadership Ensures that products/services are competitively positioned in the market Manages pipeline of key customers to meet and exceed growth goals and objectives Serves as point of contact and relationship manager for assigned producers Effectively manages daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tracking responsibilities Works with underwriting to evaluate, price and propose rate and strategy on small to large commercial accounts Manages assigned workload to meet internal productivity and timely service standards Minimum of 5 years underwriting and/or Broker/Agent sales experience; business development experience in commercial lines preferred. College degree or equivalent business experience. CPCU or CIC recommended Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources Excellent interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills Authoritative knowledge of all Chubb commercial coverages, products, services, and liabilities Ability to be self-motivated and a self-starter Ability to make independent decisions using Chubb best practices for guidance Excellent verbal and written communication skills Capable of dealing with highly visibility Must be able to effectively work in a team and matrix reporting environment.
    $82k-110k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • AVP, Commercial Insurance Manager

    Chubb 4.3company rating

    Austin, TX job

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    $95k-116k yearly est. Auto-Apply 18d ago

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