AVP, Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail
Zurich Na job in Olympia, WA
128864 Zurich North America is seeking an AVP Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail, for our growing U.S. Middle Market Business Unit. This role is responsible for helping to advance the foundational Property and Casualty underwriting framework for our Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail Industries Industry Practices.
This is a critical role as the AVP Industry Practice Director will utilize their expertise at a national level to help to deliver the Property and Casualty underwriting strategy. It is the expectation that the strategy will drive the performance and growth of the assigned industry practices. Broader responsibilities include training and supporting the Market Facing Underwriters in the strategy. This role will work across the business unit in a collaborative manner to solve complex problems with other Industry Practice Leaders, Underwriters, Brokers, Line of Business and Actuarial partners.
This position should be proximate to an existing Zurich North American Middle Market Office location. We may be open to considering remote, but some travel will be expected.
Key Accountabilities:
+ Operationalize the underwriting strategy of the Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices to deliver growth and profitability results.
+ Develop and advance the technical standards, controls and practices for Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices.
+ Provide technical underwriting guidance to field underwriting staff in through the handling of complex queries and referrals,
+ Participate in the strategic and operational planning process, lending the viewpoint of the industry segment.
+ Develops feedback mechanisms to ensure information is shared across the business.
+ Develops Solutions for issues and trends facing the industry segments and identifies opportunities for new products and services.
+ Agency Engagement with key relationships in conjunction with Head of Industry, Territory Leaders, and Underwriters. Travel may take place in accordance with branch and industry strategies.
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Underwriting Area OR
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting area
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Advanced knowledge in underwriting property, general liability, auto, workers compensation and umbrella within the Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail space.
+ Ability to manage complex Property and Casualty underwriting portfolios and deliver to target.
+ Proven ability to influence others in achieving goals.
+ Experience developing and implementing underwriting strategies for complex offerings.
+ Strong skills in sales such as relationship building, active listening and win-win negotiating.
+ Strong Leadership presence with experience navigating through a large organization to execute through influence.
+ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to effectively use Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and embrace new technologies.
+ CPCU, CIC designation
our pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to Yensure 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 $113,000.00 - $185,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
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 § 1033.
**Please note:** Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s): AM - California Virtual Office, AM - Addison, AM - Alabama Virtual Office, AM - Alaska Virtual Office, AM - Arizona Virtual Office, AM - Arkansas Virtual Office, AM - Atlanta, AM - Boston, AM - Charlotte, AM - Colorado Virtual Office, AM - Connecticut Virtual Office, AM - Delaware Virtual Office, AM - Edina, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Georgia Virtual Office, AM - Gold River, AM - Greenwood Village, AM - Hawaii Virtual Office, AM - Houston, AM - Idaho Virtual Office, AM - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Independence, AM - Indiana Virtual Office, AM - Iowa Virtual Office, AM - Irvine, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Kentucky Virtual Office, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Louisiana Virtual Office, AM - Maine Virtual Office, AM - Maitland, AM - Maryland Virtual Office, AM - Massachusetts Virt. Office, AM - Michigan Virtual Office, AM - Minnesota Virtual Office, AM - Mississippi Virtual Office, AM - Missouri Virtual Office, AM - Montana Virtual Office, AM - Nebraska Virtual Office, AM - Nevada Virtual Office, AM - New Hampshire Virt. Office, AM - New Jersey Virtual Office, AM - New Mexico Virtual Office, AM - New York, AM - New York Virtual Office, AM - North Carolina Virt. Office, AM - North Dakota Virtual Office, AM - Ohio Virtual Office, AM - Oklahoma Virtual Office, AM - Oregon Virtual Office, AM - Overland Park, AM - Parsippany, AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Phoenix, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Remote Work (US), AM - Rhode Island Virtual Office, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - San Diego, AM - San Francisco, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Seattle, AM - South Carolina Virt. Office, AM - South Dakota Virtual Office, AM - St. Louis, AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Utah Virtual Office, AM - Vermont Virtual Office, AM - Virginia Virtual Office, AM - Walnut Creek, AM - Washington DC, AM - Washington DC Virt. Office, AM - Washington St Virt. Office, AM - West Virginia Virt. Office, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office, AM - Wyoming Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-WL1 #LI-DIRECTOR
EOE Disability / Veterans
AVP, Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail
Zurich Na job in Seattle, WA
128864 Zurich North America is seeking an AVP Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail, for our growing U.S. Middle Market Business Unit. This role is responsible for helping to advance the foundational Property and Casualty underwriting framework for our Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail Industries Industry Practices.
This is a critical role as the AVP Industry Practice Director will utilize their expertise at a national level to help to deliver the Property and Casualty underwriting strategy. It is the expectation that the strategy will drive the performance and growth of the assigned industry practices. Broader responsibilities include training and supporting the Market Facing Underwriters in the strategy. This role will work across the business unit in a collaborative manner to solve complex problems with other Industry Practice Leaders, Underwriters, Brokers, Line of Business and Actuarial partners.
This position should be proximate to an existing Zurich North American Middle Market Office location. We may be open to considering remote, but some travel will be expected.
Key Accountabilities:
+ Operationalize the underwriting strategy of the Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices to deliver growth and profitability results.
+ Develop and advance the technical standards, controls and practices for Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail industry practices.
+ Provide technical underwriting guidance to field underwriting staff in through the handling of complex queries and referrals,
+ Participate in the strategic and operational planning process, lending the viewpoint of the industry segment.
+ Develops feedback mechanisms to ensure information is shared across the business.
+ Develops Solutions for issues and trends facing the industry segments and identifies opportunities for new products and services.
+ Agency Engagement with key relationships in conjunction with Head of Industry, Territory Leaders, and Underwriters. Travel may take place in accordance with branch and industry strategies.
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Underwriting Area OR
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting area
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Advanced knowledge in underwriting property, general liability, auto, workers compensation and umbrella within the Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail space.
+ Ability to manage complex Property and Casualty underwriting portfolios and deliver to target.
+ Proven ability to influence others in achieving goals.
+ Experience developing and implementing underwriting strategies for complex offerings.
+ Strong skills in sales such as relationship building, active listening and win-win negotiating.
+ Strong Leadership presence with experience navigating through a large organization to execute through influence.
+ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to effectively use Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and embrace new technologies.
+ CPCU, CIC designation
our pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to Yensure 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 $113,000.00 - $185,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
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 § 1033.
**Please note:** Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s): AM - California Virtual Office, AM - Addison, AM - Alabama Virtual Office, AM - Alaska Virtual Office, AM - Arizona Virtual Office, AM - Arkansas Virtual Office, AM - Atlanta, AM - Boston, AM - Charlotte, AM - Colorado Virtual Office, AM - Connecticut Virtual Office, AM - Delaware Virtual Office, AM - Edina, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Georgia Virtual Office, AM - Gold River, AM - Greenwood Village, AM - Hawaii Virtual Office, AM - Houston, AM - Idaho Virtual Office, AM - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Independence, AM - Indiana Virtual Office, AM - Iowa Virtual Office, AM - Irvine, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Kentucky Virtual Office, AM - Los Angeles, AM - Louisiana Virtual Office, AM - Maine Virtual Office, AM - Maitland, AM - Maryland Virtual Office, AM - Massachusetts Virt. Office, AM - Michigan Virtual Office, AM - Minnesota Virtual Office, AM - Mississippi Virtual Office, AM - Missouri Virtual Office, AM - Montana Virtual Office, AM - Nebraska Virtual Office, AM - Nevada Virtual Office, AM - New Hampshire Virt. Office, AM - New Jersey Virtual Office, AM - New Mexico Virtual Office, AM - New York, AM - New York Virtual Office, AM - North Carolina Virt. Office, AM - North Dakota Virtual Office, AM - Ohio Virtual Office, AM - Oklahoma Virtual Office, AM - Oregon Virtual Office, AM - Overland Park, AM - Parsippany, AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Phoenix, AM - Pittsburgh, AM - Remote Work (US), AM - Rhode Island Virtual Office, AM - Rocky Hill, AM - San Diego, AM - San Francisco, AM - Schaumburg, AM - Seattle, AM - South Carolina Virt. Office, AM - South Dakota Virtual Office, AM - St. Louis, AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Utah Virtual Office, AM - Vermont Virtual Office, AM - Virginia Virtual Office, AM - Walnut Creek, AM - Washington DC, AM - Washington DC Virt. Office, AM - Washington St Virt. Office, AM - West Virginia Virt. Office, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office, AM - Wyoming Virtual Office
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-WL1 #LI-DIRECTOR
EOE Disability / Veterans
Outside Property Claim Representative Trainee - Seattle, WA
Federal Way, WA job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Claim
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$52,600.00 - $86,800.00
**Target Openings**
2
**What Is the Opportunity?**
This is an entry level position that requires satisfactory completion of required training to advance to Claim Professional, Outside Property. This position is intended to develop skills for investigating, evaluating, negotiating and resolving claims on losses of lesser value and complexity. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations.
As part of the hiring process, this position requires the completion of an online pre-employment assessment. Further information regarding the assessment including an accommodation process, if needed, will be provided at such time as your candidacy is deemed appropriate for further consideration.
This position is based 100% remotely and may include a combination of mobile work and/or work from your primary residence.
This position services Insureds/Agents in and around Seattle, Washington. The selected candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate at their own expense to the assigned territory.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Completes required training which includes the overall instruction, exposure, and preparation for employees to progress to the next level position. It is a mix of online, virtual, classroom, and on-the-job training. The training may require travel.
+ The on the job training includes practice and execution of the following core assignments:
+ Handles 1st party property claims of moderate severity and complexity as assigned.
+ Establishes accurate scope of damages for building and contents losses and utilizes as a basis for written estimates and/or computer assisted estimates.
+ Broad scale use of innovative technologies.
+ Investigates and evaluates all relevant facts to determine coverage (including but not limited to analyzing leases, contracts, by-laws and other relevant documents which may have an impact), damages, business interruption calculations and liability of first party property claims under a variety of policies. Secures recorded or written statements as appropriate.
+ Establishes timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.
+ Determines appropriate settlement amount based on independent judgment, computer assisted building and/or contents estimate, estimation of actual cash value and replacement value, contractor estimate validation, appraisals, application of applicable limits and deductibles and work product of Independent Adjusters.
+ Negotiates and conveys claim settlements within authority limits.
+ Writes denial letters, Reservation of Rights and other complex correspondence.
+ Properly assesses extent of damages and manages damages through proper usage of cost evaluation tools.
+ Meets all quality standards and expectations in accordance with the Knowledge Guides.
+ Maintains diary system, capturing all required data and documents claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
+ Manages file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.
+ Handles files in compliance with state regulations, where applicable.
+ Provides excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agent and all other internal and external customers/business partners.
+ Recognizes when to refer claims to Travelers Special Investigations Unit and/or Subrogation Unit.
+ Identifies and refers claims with Major Case Unit exposure to the manager.
+ Performs administrative functions such as expense accounts, time off reporting, etc. as required.
+ Provides multi-line assistance in response to workforce management needs; including but not limited to claim handling for Auto, Workers Compensation, General Liability and other areas of the business as needed.
+ May attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials and all other legal proceedings, as needed.
+ Must secure and maintain company credit card required.
+ In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
+ In order to progress to Claim Representative, a Trainee must demonstrate proficiency in the skills outlined above. Proficiency will be verified by appropriate management, according to established standards.
+ This position requires the individual to access and inspect all areas of a dwelling or structure which is physically demanding including walk on roofs, and enter tight spaces (such as attic staircases, entries, crawl spaces, etc.) The individual must be able to carry, set up and safely climb a ladder with a Type IA rating Extra Heavy Capacity with a working load of 300 LB/136KG, weighing approximately 38 to 49 pounds. While specific territory or day-to-day responsibilities may not require an individual to climb a ladder, the incumbent must be capable of safely climbing a ladder when deploying to a catastrophe which is a requirement of the position
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred or a minimum of two years of work OR customer service related experience preferred.
+ Demonstrated ownership attitude and customer centric response to all assigned tasks - Basic
+ Verbal and written communication skills -Intermediate
+ Attention to detail ensuring accuracy - Basic
+ Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment managing multiple priorities - Basic
+ Analytical Thinking - Basic
+ Judgment/ Decision Making - Basic
+ Valid passport preferred.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ High School Diploma or GED and one year of customer service experience OR Bachelor's Degree required.
+ Valid driver's license - 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 ******************************************************** .
Account Executive Officer/Senior Underwriter
Federal Way, WA 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?
Commercial Accounts offers a wide array of guaranteed-cost products to mid-size businesses. Total account solutions include General Liability, Property, Automobile, Workers' Compensation, and Lead Umbrella. The Account Executive Officer (AEO), Commercial Accounts will partner with agents and brokers to provide property, general liability, commercial auto, and/or workers' compensation coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. This role is seen as a technical resource. As an AEO, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your ability to independently assess complex risk and sell our products in challenging markets will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers.
What Will You Do?
* Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
* Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to create sales plans and identify cross-selling opportunities.
* Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents 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.
* Independently develop and execute agency sales plans and frequently partner with your Managing Director (MD) to develop region/group sales plans.
* May assist in the training and mentoring of less experienced Account Executives.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* Bachelor's degree.
* Six to eight years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in commercial lines.
* Deep knowledge of commercial lines 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.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers.
* CPCU designation.
What is a Must Have?
* Four years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience.
What Is in It for You?
* Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
* Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
* Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
* Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
* Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit *********************************************************
Underwriting Trainee - Surety
Seattle, WA 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.
THIS ROLE WILL START IN JUNE 2026
Are you looking for an adventure and the opportunity to start an exciting career? Do you have a college degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration? If so, CNA could have the perfect opportunity for you as a Surety Underwriting Trainee!
CNA Surety's Underwriting Trainee Program offers a rewarding career path for individuals interested in working for a company that provides hands on experience and unique opportunities. The trainee program is for 1 year and upon successful completion of the program individuals will be promoted to an Underwriter.
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Job Description
As a Surety Underwriting Trainee, you will have access to professional skills development, productivity courses and much more. Primarily responsible for learning underwriting principles and standards in a CNA Surety branch office. Analyzes, evaluates, and refers new and existing business to a more senior level underwriter within the branch office. During the program our curriculum provides:
* Reviews bond applications and financial documentation to determine if the applicant is an acceptable risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Determines the need for additional evidence of financial standing and appropriate strategy.
* Instructor-led training, testing, self-study courses, web-based training and practical application with guidance through a formal mentoring program.
* Recommends risks after complete analysis and consideration of applicant documentation, business factors and competitive situations.
* Prepares written communications on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations.
* May assist in marketing products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community. Develops and maintains positive agency and/or broker relationships to ensure positive outcomes. May travel approximately 1 to 1 ½ days a week to agent locations shadowing more senior underwriters prospecting business.
* Performs other essential duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
* BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar program. Minor in Marketing or Communication Studies a plus.
* Prior work or internship experience in a related discipline (finance, credit, accounting) strongly preferred;
* Must possess excellent communication and analysis skills.
CNA Surety is known for its expert underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to all bonding requirements. Through a combined network of approximately 34,000 independent agents, the company has the capability to serve a full range of bonding needs, from the smallest commercial bonds to multi-million dollar contract bonds. With a highly diverse product line, one of the broadest underwriting capabilities in the industry, and an unparalleled distribution system, CNA Surety ranks as one of the largest surety companies in the United States.
In New York and Colorado, the base pay range for the Surety Underwriting Trainee role is $65,000 to $75,000. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
#LI-KE1 #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 $35,000 to $65,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact ***************************.
Auto-ApplyAssociate Claim Counsel
Federal Way, WA job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Legal
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$89,800.00 - $148,300.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Bond & Specialty Insurance (BSI) provides management and professional liability, cyber, crime insurance, and surety bonds to or on behalf of businesses of all sizes. The BSI Claim Counsel team conducts thorough investigation, analysis, evaluation, and disposition of claims and claim litigation to achieve superior customer service and to optimize claim results. Travelers' Construction Services Team includes legal, accounting, and engineering professionals to handle claims on construction-related and other surety bonds, mitigate exposures on construction surety accounts, and provide a wide range of business support and legal services to advance our mission to serve as trusted advisors to our underwriting partners. As a valued member of our team, in addition to claim, you also will provide legal advice to our underwriting colleagues and non-attorney claim colleagues, and participate in BSI claim strategic initiatives.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Follow operational policies to analyze, investigate, and resolve performance and payment bond claims of varying levels of severity with active supervision from claims management.
+ Prepare and present reports for management that accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, reserve adjustments, coverage issues, and claim and recovery strategies.
+ Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel actively utilizing litigation management plans and budgets.
+ Communicate with underwriting on significant claim exposures.
+ Travel to and attend mediations, settlement conferences, claim conferences, field office visits, trials and depositions.
+ Develop the ability to identify all recovery opportunities and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit and Claim management.
+ Provide legal review and advice to underwriters on bond obligations and project contract documents.
+ Engage in account workout risk mitigation analysis, advise on mitigation strategies, and assist in execution of such strategies.
+ Monitor account bankruptcy proceedings and document post-bankruptcy indemnity. Retain outside counsel where appropriate to protect or enforce surety rights.
+ Negotiate the resolution of bonded obligations on defaulted contracts, and terms of agreements including takeover, completion, subcontractor ratification, financing and collateral.
+ Conduct research, and draft reference materials to inform claim and underwriting colleagues on law impacting Travelers' underwriting and claim decisions.
+ Review documents pertaining to mergers, equity sales and asset sales to determine the legal status and ownership of indemnitors undergoing a change of control. Draft appropriate agreements to document indemnity changes related to such transactions.
+ Support underwriting marketing efforts, including participation in broker and account visits and risk mitigation seminars and authoring customer-focused white papers and articles.
+ Obtain and maintain required adjusters' licenses.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ One to five years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience.
+ Ability to effectively work through conflict and resolve issues with a professional demeanor.
+ Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate terms and conditions within designated authority limit.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate coverage determinations.
+ Time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with an attention to detail, data and analytics.
+ Ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Bachelor's Degree.
+ Juris Doctorate Degree.
+ Properly licensed, registered or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
Management Consultant-Commercial Construction Industry (Commission Based)
Olympia, WA 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**
Corporate Services/Other, Finance and Accounting, Operations
**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**
$70,000.00 - $70,000.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
The Performance Construction Advisors (PCA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Travelers. PCA facilitates executive peer groups which are exclusive gatherings of seven to ten CEOs where, with the assistance of a professional facilitator, non-competing leaders openly review their companies and share information in a focused effort to build breakthrough success for themselves, their families, their employees, and their customers. In addition, PCA offers consulting services that help family-owned and other closely held business owners and leaders make more money in less time with fewer headaches with a higher quality of life. Acting as a Peer Group Facilitator and Senior Consultant, the Business Consultant facilitates meetings of closely held business CEOs and executives and delivers one-on-one consulting services as assigned. The successful candidate will possess considerable business experience broadly applicable to executing PCA's peer group facilitation and one-on-one consulting programs while also having latitude to creatively address client needs.
This is a fully-Commissioned role. Employees in this role will be paid a draw of $70,000 and have the opportunity to earn the majority of their pay through commission payments.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Develop relationships and facilitate peer group meetings of commercial construction CEOs and executives.
+ Collect and analyze financials of peer group members.
+ Work closely with peer group host companies in preparation for peer group meetings.
+ Coordinate with other PCA staff for meeting preparation, logistics, and follow-through.
+ Conduct peer group meetings on time, on task, and with exceptional quality.
+ Hold peer group members accountable for follow-through on group recommendations.
+ Deliver limited one-on-one consulting to peer group members to assist in goal attainment.
+ Actively seek one-on-one consulting opportunities within the assigned peer groups.
+ Deliver additional one-on-one consulting as assigned.
+ Follow PCA's established processes and best practices for peer group facilitation and one-on-one consulting - and contribute to the continuous improvement of these processes and practices.
+ Maintain accurate member/client records.
+ Coordinate closely with other functions to maximize member experience and lifetime value.
+ Provide input into developing and maintaining the peer group program operations manual.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ 5 years experience consulting with closely held business owners.
+ Experience owning or operating a commercial construction business.
+ Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to recognizing needs, solving problems, anticipating issues and developing solutions.
+ Demonstrable delivery of high quality work/service within agreed upon timeframes.
+ Able to communicate as a peer to highly successful, strong-willed CEO members.
+ Equally exceptional team and individual performer.
+ Helpful and highly responsive.
+ Strong problem solving ability.
+ Strong organizational skills.
+ Strong, articulate communication skills.
+ Entrepreneurial.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
+ Capable and comfortable with web-based applications integrated into PCA's established processes and best practices.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree required.
+ 10 years of business experience required.
+ Ability to travel up to 75% of the time 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 ******************************************************** .
Insurance Advisor Sales Trainee
Olympia, WA job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Customer Service, Sales
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$41,200.00 - $67,900.00
**Target Openings**
10
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Are You a New Grad? Launch Your Career in Insurance Sales!
What You'll Do:
Transform how people protect what matters most! As an Insurance Advisor Trainee, you'll become a trusted sales consultant helping customers nationwide find insurance coverage that best fits their needs. You'll master the art of relationship-building using innovative technology to deliver personalized insurance coverage.
Your Growth Journey:
-Comprehensive Paid Training: we invest in making you an expert
-Real Impact from Day One: manage your client relationships and close deals
-Master Consultative Selling: no pushy tactics, just genuine problem-solving
What Success Looks Like:
-Converting warm leads to customers, no cold calling required.
-Build lasting client relationships through strategic outbound communication.
-Analyze customer needs and recommend tailored insurance coverage
-Drive revenue through authentic, consultative conversations
-Thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
The Package:
-Salary starts between $45K-$48K range plus $10K-$32K in annual incentives; that's a total package potential of $55K-$77K.
-Benefits: Mental and Physical Health Programs, 401K Match, Pension Plan, 20 days of PTO your first year, and more!
The Schedule:
-Start Date: January 12th, 2026
-Hybrid Work Arrangement: three days in office and two days remote
-Training: 9:00am-5:30pm EST Monday- Friday for the first 4-6 weeks
-Post Training: 9:30am-6:00pm EST Monday-Friday plus 1 Saturday shift per month from 9:00am-5:30pm EST
Ready to build something meaningful? Join a team where your success directly impacts families across America while building your own financial future.
*As part of the hiring process, this position requires the completion of an online pre-employment assessment. Further information regarding the assessment including accommodation process, if needed, will be provided at such time as your candidacy is deemed appropriate for further consideration.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Successfully complete a comprehensive 4 month paid training program in a classroom setting with ongoing support and resources, gaining knowledge of multiple personal lines insurance products across a diverse range of carriers.
+ Provide one-on-one insurance coverage guidance, connect current customers to additional products and services, and handle inbound and outbound calls in a call center environment.
+ Positively represent InsuraMatch, establish customer rapport, and ensure exceptional customer experiences, while efficiently multitasking across multiple systems to gather all necessary information for quoting, underwriting, and closing sales.
+ Communicate effectively & professionally with customers verbally and via email
+ Acquire comprehensive product, underwriting, and sales expertise to counsel and sell available insurance products, while consistently meeting quality, efficiency, underwriting and sales metrics.
+ Receive and implement constructive feedback in the form of professional coaching.
+ Handles objections professionally while clearly articulating relevant product features, benefits, and value to the consumer.
+ This role is not responsible for cold calls or lead generation.
+ Successfully obtain and maintain Property & Casualty or Personal Lines license in resident state as well as all required non-resident licenses in each state that business is conducted within six months of date of hire.
+ Maintain continuing education requirements for the Property and Casualty or Personal Lines license obtained.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is a plus.
+ Prior call center and sales experience
+ Personal Insurance product knowledge
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Able to multi-task within a high volume sales center environment and make appropriate business decisions quickly.
+ Able to demonstrate a positive and professional demeanor.
+ Adaptable to change.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ High school diploma or GED.
+ Licensing Requirements:
+ InsuraMatch is committed to a positive customer experience that exceeds expectations and to meeting all compliance requirements. As a result, InsuraMatch requires that all InsuraMatch Insurance Advisor Trainees obtain and maintain an insurance license (either Property and Casualty or Personal Lines) in your resident state.
+ Each state will evaluate any/all criminal and financial background incidents to determine license eligibility.
+ Applicants with a felony conviction or pending/unresolved court cases may not qualify for licenses in all required states. It is incumbents' responsibility to provide any/all required court documents needed to obtain your license(s). Travelers does not pay for and/or reimburse the cost or time needed to obtain any documents necessary to complete licensing applications.
+ Failure to pass the licensing exam within two attempts as well as the inability to obtain any required licenses within six (6) months from date of hire may result in termination of employment.
**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 ******************************************************** .
Director, Agribusiness Product Management - Small Commercial
Olympia, WA 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**
$120,400.00 - $198,700.00
**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 Director, Product Management, you will manage the growth and profitability for multiple state(s), product, or line of business. You will lead others in the formulation of recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of rates, data, and trends to achieve business objectives. By collaborating and influencing key stakeholders and senior leaders across the organization you will also ensure strategic direction and alignment for successful execution. You will lead cross functional team(s) on growth strategies, products, and objectives.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Direct and initiate the process of complex data analysis of business results including product refreshes, performance expectations and identify root causes and how results impact the broader organization.
+ Manage, coach, and guide a team and/or project initiatives.
+ Develop and influence recommendations to drive desired growth & profitability impacts based on holistic view of short- and long-term strategy with consideration for local regulatory nuances and broader marketplace dynamics.
+ Implement strategic vision and navigate and adjust short- and long-term strategies to adopt recommendations.
+ Independently present, inform and influence recommendations to senior leadership including proposed product/pricing changes or new product builds to gain consensus on implementing recommendations.
+ Act as a senior resource in key strategic initiatives and projects in support of the broader organization, leveraging cross-functional leadership and strong communication with stakeholders.
+ 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.
+ Six years' experience working in a mathematical, analytical, or data related role preferably in the financial services industry.
+ 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 with all levels of the organization.
+ Exceptional data analysis skills with the ability to interpret trends and report insights and recommendations to business partners.
+ Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage change, develop employees, and align resources to accomplish key objectives.
+ Deep 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.
+ Four 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 ******************************************************** .
Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty
Seattle, WA job
We are seeking a highly motivated, results oriented Commercial Lines Excess Casualty Underwriter to join our industry leading casualty practice. We offer customized umbrella and excess layer programs tailored to our client's business needs and operations. The position would reside in our San Francisco Branch and service our Bay Area territory
Underwriter Responsibilities:
Generate new business of approximately $1.2M annually and manage a $3M-5M renewal book
Meet or exceed financial goals including rate, growth, profit, retention, and new business
Build and maintain successful producer relationships to achieve retention and new business development
Meet with brokers and customers, individually or as part of a Chubb team, to make sales presentations and present on marketplace conditions & Chubb capabilities
Utilize agency travel to build a robust prospect pipeline
Collaborate with underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office leadership as necessary
Work in a team environment with other Underwriters and Underwriting Associates
Strong sales, marketing, and negotiation skills
Proven track record of building strong business relationships with agents and insureds
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
Proven ability in complex account analysis, prioritization, organization, and detail orientation
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment using multiple internal and external resources appropriately, effectively, and efficiently
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of underwriting experience
The pay range for the role is $114,600 to $194,800. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.
Auto-ApplyTeam Leader, Commercial Insurance
Seattle, WA job
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking insurance company committed to excellence and innovation. We are seeking a talented and experienced Team Leader to lead our Commercial Insurance team in the vibrant Seattle Area. If you are passionate about managing teams, understanding risks, and driving business growth, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of underwriters focused on achieving the Middle Market Package property and casualty business plan. Foster a collaborative and results-driven environment.
Risk Management: Evaluate, select, underwrite, price, quote, and maintain new and renewal business. Implement strategies to mitigate potential issues and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Production Goals: Drive business growth and profitability within the Northern California Territory by achieving and exceeding production goals.
Business Development and Producer Management: Manage local producer plant to ensure cohesive and consistent agency management strategies. Facilitate product education and appetite, serving as the point person for key local producer relationships. Cultivate strong business relationships with brokers and clients to assure the continued flow of new business opportunities.
Marketing and Retention: Develop and implement marketing plans with brokers and clients to drive business growth. Retain accounts through active participation in Chubb Stewardship and Enterprise Account processes, ensuring long-term client satisfaction and loyalty.
Staff Development and Administration: Oversee new hire onboarding, training, succession planning, and staff retention.
Project Participation: Contribute to product line projects to enhance product offerings and market presence.
Forecasting and Reporting: Forecast monthly production and annual plan and pipeline to the manager, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel within the San Francisco Bay Area to meet with clients, partners, and team members as needed.
4 year College degree in insurance, business or related fields or equivalent experience
At least 7+ years of underwriting experience, including time spent in the primary casualty loss sensitive space.
Prior management experience. Mentoring experience will be considered.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Established local broker and insurance marketplace relationships.
Knowledge and understanding of current insurance marketplace conditions.
Understanding and adherence to organizational and regulatory rules, with the ability to adhere to underwriting authority.
The pay range for the role is $125,000 to $175,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.
Auto-ApplyUnderwriting Director, Enterprise Underwriting
Olympia, WA job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Underwriting
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$120,400.00 - $198,700.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Enterprise Underwriting (EU) is one of the key internal risk management functions at Travelers and is responsible for establishing and implementing strategies, processes, and controls relating to the management of underwriting risk across the company. EU team members carry out these objectives through effectively communicating, influencing without authority, and collaborating with all business units and corporate groups to provide guidance, support, training, and expertise on underwriting-risk matters.
As an Enterprise Underwriting Director, you are responsible for developing, managing, and implementing corporate underwriting standards and protocols. You will be responsible for leading and manage multiple project teams including emerging risks and target audits.
Learn how to lead a team to help evaluate and develop an underwriting position for an emerging risk that has either infiltrated our portfolio or will be soon.
Audit will be a significant part of this role. Enterprise audit conducts underwriting audits across all segments. To conduct EU audits this role will be responsible for learning underwriting processes for any business unit across the Enterprise. The goal of the audit is to provide meaningful recommendations that will improve the underwriting process through a consultative approach. The duties of this position will include exposure to our Lloyd's Syndicate and how the London market works.
If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your underwriting and insurance knowledge of the P&C industry this might be the position for you.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Participate on teams for underwriting audits and lead targeted reviews, as needed.
+ Participate in the development of underwriting guidance that is consistent with company profit, growth, and retention goals.
+ Research and support strategic risk initiatives for the enterprise.
+ Collaborate with teammates to identify and assess emerging underwriting risks, issues, and trends.
+ Represent EU in collaborative underwriting reviews with business units of their new and existing programs, industry segments, product offerings.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree.
+ Seven or more years of property and casualty experience with specific experience in underwriting.
+ Ability to effectively communicate and influence others at all levels of the organization in a manner that fosters trust and successful partnerships.
+ Ability to lead and motivate others in the pursuit of improving underwriting strategies and goals.
+ Solid P&C underwriting and insurance industry knowledge
+ Solid understanding of P&C insurance products, financials, objectives, and service requirements.
+ Ability to leverage strong critical thinking, judgement, and decision-making abilities to resolve complex and multifaceted business challenges.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Five years of underwriting or equivalent property and casualty experience.
+ Experience with reporting, analyzing, and/or manipulating data in Microsoft Excel.
**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 ******************************************************** .
Marketing Representative (Spokane, WA, Seattle, WA, West Linn, OR or Boise, ID)
Seattle, WA job
Marketing Statement:
Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, designs, markets and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products for select industries. We have been in operation since 1962 and are nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50 and rated A++ by A.M.Best.
We are looking for a Marketing Representative to join our team in either Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, West Linn, OR or Idaho, ID.
Summary:
This position is responsible qualifying leads and soliciting business through agents, wholesalers, brokers and direct.
A typical day will include the following:
Maintains communication and visits each Preferred/Firemarked Agent a minimum of once per quarter.
Submits qualified submissions for processing to Underwriter in complete form with a request for quotation by following the Code of Business Conduct.
Develops referrals from each qualified appointment.
Maintains New and Renewal book of business in excess of four million dollars.
Explains features and merits of policies offered, recommending amount and type of coverage based on analysis of prospect's circumstances.
Develops new Preferred Agency and firemarked agency relationships.
Performs in person cold calls on a weekly basis.
Solicits business via our in-house software system with preloaded leads.
Develops a fixed number of planned and qualified appointments per week.
QualificationsSuccessful candidates will have the following:
Bachelor's degree
Current Property and Casualty license
A minimum of one year of previous experience in selling commercial insurance with a carrier or agency. 2-4 yrs. experience preferred
Ability to work in a fast paced, changing, growing environment
Salary
Listed salary is for Seattle and Spokane only.
Seattle Range: $62,525 - $69,472
Spokane Range: $57,088 - $63,431
The salary range posted is pursuant to multiple state laws. Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, which includes tuition reimbursement and a generous 401K match. Our rich history of outstanding results and growth allow us to focus our business plan on continued growth, new products, people development and internal career opportunities. If you enjoy working in a fast paced work environment with growth potential please apply online.
Additional information on Volunteer Benefits, Paid Vacation, Medical Benefits, Educational Incentives, Family Friendly Benefits and Investment Incentives can be found at *****************************************
Auto-ApplyAccount Executive, Ocean Marine Underwriter
Seattle, WA 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**
$89,800.00 - $148,300.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Ocean Marine specializes in ocean cargo, marine liabilities, hull and protection indemnity, and yacht coverage for small and mid-size businesses. The Account Executive (AE), Ocean Marine will partner with agents and brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. As an AE, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your ability to assess risk and sell our products will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
+ Underwrite and skillfully negotiate customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
+ Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to create sales plans and identify cross-selling opportunities.
+ Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings.
+ Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
+ Develop and execute agency sales plans. Execute region/group sales plans.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree.
+ Three to five years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in Ocean Marine.
+ Knowledge of Ocean Marine products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market.
+ Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to proactively identify underwriting, marketing, or financial challenges and analyze available information to make timely decisions in alignment with our risk appetite.
+ Communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate with agents and brokers.
+ CPCU designation.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
Pacific Region-Small CL Sales Manager
Seattle, WA job
Our Small Commercial department is seeking a Sales Manager to join our growing team in Seattle, Washington. This is a full time, exempt role. POSITION OVERVIEW: Primary responsibility for driving small commercial (
Responsible for key agency relationship building, for those defined agents, and partners with our Specialty and Middle Market Underwriters to support growth and retention.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: Works with Account Managers to produce small commercial lines new business and drive flow.
Able to bind small accounts in the agent's office if needed.
Works with small commercial lines underwriting team to develop the targeted mix of business.
Objectively considers issues and information, identifies alternatives, decides, and implements solution approaches to deliver services and provide value.
Communicates ideas or positions in a persuasive manner that build support, agreement, or commitment.
Takes actions that directly or indirectly influence others to create buy-in, gain trust, and motivate actions in others or win concessions without damaging relationships.
Knowledge of negotiating techniques, subject matter, and strategy to obtain commitment, compromise or settlement in a way that promotes mutual goals or interests.
Understands the importance of developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with others at all levels of the organization by making others feel their concerns and contributions are important.
Builds positive relationships with others to accomplish organizational goals.
Excited by challenging goals and a desire to exceed standards of excellence.
Exhibits a true sense of competitiveness and a drive for results.
Has a strong desire to win in the most challenging of circumstances, and the fortitude to take calculated risks to achieve personal objectives and goals, organization's standards, or current industry standards.
Demonstrates sales and marketing techniques through effective relationship building.
Able to influence producers/agents to sell desired product & services.
Able to see the "big picture" and develops a strategy in support of it.
Effectively plans and organizes their work to achieve desired outcomes.
Demonstrates flexibility in applying different approaches to changing work demands.
Is confident of own abilities to meet challenges and can maintain performance under stress.
Knows and demonstrates the ability to apply fundamental underwriting concepts, practices and procedures; including knowledge of exposure/hazard identification and control.
Displays knowledge of pricing practices and applications.
For assigned lines of business, able to articulate and practice principles of good underwriting, within specific limits and authority.
Demonstrates good understanding of regional goals.
Stays current with industry information and local market trends.
Key Accountabilities and Deliverables (Measures): New business submission flow from targeted agents Growth and profit of entire small commercial team Mix of business Agency relationships.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: Bachelor's Degree 3-5 years' Commercial Lines Underwriting and/or Marketing experience preferably with an established carrier.
Well-developed sales and marketing skills; proven track record for developing new business.
Professional designation such as CPCU, CIC, etc.
, is a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn internal Customer & Agency Account Management systems.
Senior Claim Specialist
Seattle, WA job
The ideal candidate will be located in Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA, or Phoenix, AZ.
Responsibilities
Manage claims conducting on-site inspections to fully assess and adjust property losses.
Ensure onsite inspection are completed of properties to include investigating facts, evaluating damages, and writing estimates
Investigate and adjust both personal and commercial property claims with exposures up to $500,000
Effectively evaluate contract language and identify coverage issues
Promptly and appropriately develop the file to provide accurate and timely investigation and loss analysis
Maintain an active file diary to more file toward resolution
Recognize and pursue recovery
Adhere to all statutory and regulatory fair claims practices
Recognize and identify potential fraudulent claims
Effectively control the use, work product, and expenses of outside vendors
Recognize, engage, and oversee additional investigate actions where needed utilizing engineers, accountants, and other expert vendors.
Effectively evaluate claim facts and negotiate claim settlements
Develop and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external customers
Successfully contribute to the development and delivery of the team's goals, objectives and results
Supports workload surges and/or Catastrophe Operations as needed to include working availability to deploy on CAT events for up to 3-weeks, 3 months out of the year.
Establish and maintain rapport with business partners including insureds, agents, and underwriters
Provide excellent customer service skills to a diverse client base that results in more than satisfied clients.
Conduct site inspections while effectively maintaining ownership of the claim experience including ownership of primary contact with insured and agent, validating coverage, owning the coverage investigation and coverage communication while working with vendors in a remote environment handling claims in the western territory.
Full knowledge of personal and commercial insurance contracts, investigation techniques, legal requirements, and insurance regulations a plus. Experience in commercial claims handling would be preferred
Must have a minimum of 2 years handling property claims in a field environment, conducting inspections, developing scope, addressing coverage, and writing estimates.
A 4-Year college degree or appx. 10-year equivalent field property claims handling experience is required.
Demonstrated experience successfully working in a fully remote environment.
CoreLogic / Mobile Claims or similar estimating platform experience such as Xactimate is required
An aptitude for evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Working knowledge in Microsoft Office
Prior experience handling complex claims with large exposures
Ability to work both independently and team supportive environment
Empowerment to make decisions within your authority and execute company mission
Must have the ability to secure the Property and Casualty Adjusters license within 6 months of employment
The pay range for the role is $78,200 to $110,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found at ************************************************** The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.
Auto-ApplyIntern - Risk Solutions (Field- Worcester, MA/Seattle, WA)
Seattle, WA job
Location Note: This internship will occur in Worcester, Massachusetts for the Summer of 2026 with the intention that this candidate be local to the Seattle/Washington State area for potential full time employment post-graduation. Generous housing & relocation stipends will be provided to aid in your travel and living in Worcester, MA for the summer program. If this candidate were to be hired for a full time role upon graduation, the candidate would be a field employee in the general Seattle area (~2+/- hours give or take).
Our Core Commercial team is seeking exceptional college students for our Summer Internship Program, which provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as rewarding career path options. This internship provides a dynamic opportunity to gain field experience in insurance risk solutions while contributing to strategic projects that enhance safety, risk evaluation, and client service delivery. As a Field Intern, you will collaborate with Risk Solutions Consultants and cross-functional teams to support initiatives that improve tools, processes, and insights used in risk analysis and mitigation.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Researching and applying technical information to support current Risk Solutions service efforts.
Attending co-surveys with experienced Risk Solutions staff to learn and develop technical and consulting skills.
Completing Capstone project and presentation to senior management on a relevant Risk Solutions topic. (Possibly involving innovation and the use of technology to help improve Risk Solutions efficiencies.)
Assisting with the research and development of draft Risk Solutions support resources.
Assisting field consultants with pre-visit preparation work including account research.
Developing account loss trend analyses.
Following-up with customers to gain commitment to move forward with field consultant recommended services such as water/temperature sensors, IR thermography/vibration testing, drone survey, wearable technology sensors, slip meter testing and fleet telematics.
Following-up on the status of open Recommendations by calling customers, answering questions, aiding as needed, and entering notes into our loss control system.
Assisting Technical Directors and AVPs with assigned projects.
Create and present a final presentation to management and leadership members at the close of the internship program highlighting the work you accomplished throughout the summer
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or advanced degree program
Preferred Degrees: Fire Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Safety Management, Environmental Health, Insurance, or related fields
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program
Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Underwriting Associate (Middle Market)
Seattle, WA 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.
Under broad supervision, responsible for underwriting risk for the underwriting lifecycle from submission through policy issuance, for both renewal and new business within limited authority. Partnering with Underwriters on all aspects of the Underwriting function including: providing the necessary information to allow for UW to make prudent underwriting decisions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
1. Performs underwriting analysis and documentation to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards for renewal and new business within assigned Letter of Underwriting Authority.
2. Handles endorsement requests within delegated authority. Refers endorsements outside of authority to underwriter with recommended action. Independently engages agency to clarify intent of endorsement or seek missing information.
3. Handles assigned renewal book within assigned authority and demonstrates the ability to triage renewal applications/specs and formulate next steps for the underwriter with outlined changes or points of attention for accounts outside authority.
4. Works as a liaison within the branch, or across CNA to resolve issues (billing and collections, risk control, underwriting guidance from cabinet members, line of business, underwriting services subject matter experts)
5. Documents assigned files ensuring completeness, compliance, and quality (correspondence, proposals, endorsements, cancellations, etc.).
6. Executes on advanced pricing strategy (i.e. business unit pricing tools) on behalf of the Underwriter in compliance with regulatory and CNA specific underwriting strategies and demonstrates ability to document pricing rationale
7. Completes quote proposals and negotiates with external partners within assigned authority.
8. Leveraged as the first-line point of contact to the producers/customers on account related matters while proactively identifying opportunities for up sell or account rounding.
9. Assist in marketing products and services through external partners and makes field visits.
10. Expert on systems and workflows. Serves as a resource to others (train, problem solver, coach ) and conduit for feedback to internal underwriting partners.
11. Keeps current on line of business strategy, state/territory issues, regulations and trends.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
1. Knowledge of Property and Casualty underwriting including insurance products, policy processing procedures and documentation.
2. Strong time management, and analytical skills
3. Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
5. Strong capability to advise and coach others.
6. Demonstrated customer service experience and the ability to interact with a wide-variety of people on a daily basis in person, via telephone and email.
7. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2. Typically a minimum of three years of related work experience.
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In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $47,000 to $78,000 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 ***************************.
Auto-ApplyAssociate Claim Counsel
Federal Way, WA job
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Category
Legal
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$89,800.00 - $148,300.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Bond & Specialty Insurance (BSI) provides management and professional liability, cyber, crime insurance, and surety bonds to or on behalf of businesses of all sizes. The BSI Claim Counsel team conducts thorough investigation, analysis, evaluation, and disposition of claims and claim litigation to achieve superior customer service and to optimize claim results. Travelers' Construction Services Team includes legal, accounting, and engineering professionals to handle claims on construction-related and other surety bonds, mitigate exposures on construction surety accounts, and provide a wide range of business support and legal services to advance our mission to serve as trusted advisors to our underwriting partners. As a valued member of our team, in addition to claim, you also will provide legal advice to our underwriting colleagues and non-attorney claim colleagues, and participate in BSI claim strategic initiatives.
What Will You Do?
* Follow operational policies to analyze, investigate, and resolve performance and payment bond claims of varying levels of severity with active supervision from claims management.
* Prepare and present reports for management that accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, reserve adjustments, coverage issues, and claim and recovery strategies.
* Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel actively utilizing litigation management plans and budgets.
* Communicate with underwriting on significant claim exposures.
* Travel to and attend mediations, settlement conferences, claim conferences, field office visits, trials and depositions.
* Develop the ability to identify all recovery opportunities and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit and Claim management.
* Provide legal review and advice to underwriters on bond obligations and project contract documents.
* Engage in account workout risk mitigation analysis, advise on mitigation strategies, and assist in execution of such strategies.
* Monitor account bankruptcy proceedings and document post-bankruptcy indemnity. Retain outside counsel where appropriate to protect or enforce surety rights.
* Negotiate the resolution of bonded obligations on defaulted contracts, and terms of agreements including takeover, completion, subcontractor ratification, financing and collateral.
* Conduct research, and draft reference materials to inform claim and underwriting colleagues on law impacting Travelers' underwriting and claim decisions.
* Review documents pertaining to mergers, equity sales and asset sales to determine the legal status and ownership of indemnitors undergoing a change of control. Draft appropriate agreements to document indemnity changes related to such transactions.
* Support underwriting marketing efforts, including participation in broker and account visits and risk mitigation seminars and authoring customer-focused white papers and articles.
* Obtain and maintain required adjusters' licenses.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
* One to five years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience.
* Ability to effectively work through conflict and resolve issues with a professional demeanor.
* Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate terms and conditions within designated authority limit.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate coverage determinations.
* Time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with an attention to detail, data and analytics.
* Ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners.
What is a Must Have?
* Bachelor's Degree.
* Juris Doctorate Degree.
* Properly licensed, registered or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working.
What Is in It for You?
* Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
* Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
* Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
* Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
* Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit *********************************************************
Workday HCM Consultant
Olympia, WA 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**
Human Resources, Project Management, Technology
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$94,400.00 - $155,800.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Travelers is seeking a Workday HCM Consultant to join our organization as we grow and transform our HR Technology landscape. This role will primarily be aligned to Workday HCM and will require the candidate to partner with stakeholders across HR and HR Technology team to understand business needs, define requirements, configure, test and implement based on user or system design specifications. This role should have excellent Workday HCM domain knowledge and be up to date on the most recent releases as well as be able to consult on the numerous touchpoints and dependencies between Workday HCM and the other Core HCM modules (Benefits, Absence, Compensation, Payroll, Recruiting, Talent and Third-Party Integrations).
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, for this role.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Primary lead in the Workday HCM module to include best practices for the system architecture from concept through requirements, design, build, test, deploy and on-going maintenance.
+ Provide subject matter expertise within HCM with proven excellent working knowledge of HCM and partner with stakeholders to understand pain points, prioritize requirements and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies by leveraging Workday functionality.
+ Utilizes business and system knowledge to support business needs.
+ Understands the political nature of the organization and works appropriately within it; effectively establishes collaborative relationships and alliances throughout the organization.
+ Possesses in-depth knowledge of a particular business capability, product and/or system domain.
+ Understands impacts of changes to current state business process, data, feeds and systems. Identifies potential impacts in other systems domains.
+ May participate in departmental or divisional planning process. Provides subject matter expertise and capabilities to Business and IT Projects.
+ Using business acumen, makes recommendations for operational process improvements on projects and/or system enhancements.
+ Works with stakeholders to prioritize requirements effectively based on business value, risks and constraints.
+ Develops requirements work plans, identifies task dependencies, develops estimates and determines resource skill requirements; supports risk management and change management activities.
+ Validates the solution (people, process and technology) meets the business capability, product or system objectives.
+ Identifies appropriate subject matter experts and stakeholders to participate in requirements sessions.
Documentation and Training:
+ Maintains documentation of current state systems and processes.
+ Assures development of training materials and business implementation/transition is completed.
Production support/troubleshooting:
+ Leads troubleshooting and defect resolution. This includes requesting resources, migration through environments and ticket management.
+ Proactively communicates status of enhancements, change requests and defects. Responsible for change, defect and enhancement request process and assignment of approved work for team.
+ Simultaneously supports multiple projects as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ **_Bachelors degree in Business, MIS, or other related field preferred._**
+ **_Five years of experience supporting Workday HCM including configuration expertise._**
+ **_One year of experience leading technical teams preferred._**
+ **_A general understanding of how other HR functional areas interact with HCM._**
+ Business Perspective (Advanced): Uses knowledge of internal and external factors impacting the property casualty industry to make decisions.
+ Technology (Advanced): Uses, leverages and maintains proficiency with corporate and job specific technology as it evolves (e.g., hardware, software, business unit applications and systems tools).
+ Analytical Thinking (Advanced): Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesize and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships and explores alternative solutions to support sound decision making.
+ Relationship Management (Advanced): Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results.
+ Communication (Advanced): Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
+ Facilitation (Advanced): Uses and adjusts style and technique to assist group process and understanding.
+ Teamwork (Advanced): Works together in situations when actions are interdependent and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
+ Conflict Management (Advanced): Brings conflicts into the open and resolves them collaboratively.
+ Change Management / Resilience (Advanced): Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
+ Risk Taking (Intermediate): Identifies, assesses, manages and takes intelligent risks to attain objectives
**What is a Must Have?**
+ High school diploma or equivalent required.
+ Five years of experience supporting business technology systems 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 ******************************************************** .