AVP, Industry Practice Director - Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail
Zurich Na job in Springfield, IL
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 - $213,000.00, 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
RCIS Crop Claims Specialist
Zurich Na job in Springfield, IL
129020 Zurich is currently looking for a to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U.S. RCIS offers insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 3,600 licensed agents. RCIS offers a wide range of private product coverages, including a diverse selection of named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products as well as federal crop insurance plans through the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Together with RCIS agents, we protect America's farmers and ranchers.
Zurich is looking for an RCIS Crop Claims Specialist to work out of Illinois state. This incumbent will work from a home-based office. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Approximately 50% travel is expected to cover the territory.
**The ideal candidate will need to live and service within a 50-to-60-mile radius of the following cities in Illinois: Mt. Vernon, Nashville, and Carmi.**
RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America's farmers and ranchers. It's been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it's one of the nation's largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents. This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community.
As a Crop Claims Specialist, your primary accountabilities will include:
+ Work the most complex claims, involving multiple causes of loss, multiple quality issues, subrogation claims
+ Exercise judgement to determine liability by gathering and analyzing relevant facts, utilizing applicable procedures
+ Exercise judgement to determine policy verification and coverage determination by analyzing applicable coverage for claims and determining whether the loss falls within the coverage
+ Assists with training of lower-level adjusters for both Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) and Crop Hail (CH)
+ Completes Quality Assurance type reviews such as conflict of interest, actual production history and high dollar reviews on MPCI policies with the ability to change unit structure pending review outcome
+ Completes claims on specialty crops as designated by the local manager or area
+ Completes Crop Hail re-inspections when requested for quality assurance purposes
+ Works claims of 508H (Risk Management Agency pilot) crops
+ Assist the national training team in adjuster trainings
+ Serve as subject matter expert for projects and committees as assigned by management
+ Assist with Team Member reviews and aid in identifying trends or issues that could affect the quality assurance of the Crop Claims team
+ Assists with claims that may require subrogation and/or claims that may lead to litigation
+ Protect Zurich's reputation by keeping claims information confidential
+ Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in education opportunities, staying current with industry trends, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Basic Qualifications:
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or years of experience in the agricultural or the crop insurance industry
AND
+ Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained with 180 days of hire date
+ Personal transportation and travel within assigned territory and travel outside of assigned are to assist with workload(s), participate on CAT team and/or provide remote assistance for the CROP Claims Care Center calls and/or CCP Claims
+ RCIS Crop Adjuster Physical Requirements: walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs. to 50 lbs., work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
+ Strong organization and prioritization skills
+ Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us.
The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $48,600.00 - $79,500.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]
**Why Zurich?**
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500 .
Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
**Please note:** Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s): AM - Illinois Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-MM1 #LI-REMOTE
EOE Disability / Veterans
Account Executive (Underwriter), Construction Loss Sensitive, Large Project
Springfield, IL job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Underwriting
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$99,100.00 - $163,400.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
The Account Executive (AE), Construction Loss Sensitive will partner with agents and brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. As an AE, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your ability to assess risk and sell our products will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
+ Underwrite and skillfully negotiate customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
+ Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to create sales plans and identify cross-selling opportunities.
+ Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings.
+ Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
+ Develop and execute agency sales plans. Execute region/group sales plans.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree.
+ Three to five years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in construction loss sensitive.
+ Knowledge of construction loss sensitive products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market.
+ Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to proactively identify underwriting, marketing, or financial challenges and analyze available information to make timely decisions in alignment with our risk appetite.
+ Communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate with agents and brokers.
+ CPCU designation.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
Risk Management, Modeling Analytics Lead
Springfield, IL job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Data Analytics, Data Science
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$169,400.00 - $279,600.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
The Travelers Catastrophe Risk Management Group is seeking a Cyber Peril Lead to join our PERILS team leading our research related to man-made perils with a focus on Cyber risk. You will be joining a group of dedicated professionals charged with leading Travelers to be in position to successfully endure catastrophic loss from natural and man-made perils.
The PERILS team is a multi-discipline group focusing on peril research, the development of next generation analytics, and event response activities. As a member of this Team, you will be an active participant in the development and implementation of peril research and strategies. The team engages in enterprise-wide complex multi-disciplinary CAT research projects with various depths of focus. The position requires an individual who can strive in an analytical, innovation-driven environment, in tune with business needs.
**What Will You Do?**
We are seeking a candidate with a solid analytical base in cyber risk management or a scientific, engineering, or related quantitative discipline. The person will have effective self-organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently and formulate and execute project objectives. We seek problem solving and critical thinking skills in support of the team's efforts to provide best-in-class analyses to our business partners. Some of the specific duties include:
+ Provide thought leadership and strategy support related to portfolio cyber risk
+ Validate cyber aggregation risk models and technographic scores
+ Assist the Cyber Underwriting team with subject matter technical expertise and guidance
+ Identify, select, and extract relevant data from various internal and external sources. Complete analyses and present recommendations to team members, stakeholders, and Leadership
+ Stay abreast of the latest scientific research and summarize findings for the peril, including recent trends in threat actors, techniques and vectors of attack
+ Drive innovation through new tools/technologies and capabilities (e.g., develop custom tail scenarios)
+ Monitor the Company's exposures, aggregations, and peril-specific book mix changes
+ Support our Business Units Consulting and Actuarial functions with ad-hoc research and peril strategy development
+ Create and maintain collaborative relationships with business partners
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Exposure to cyber catastrophe modeling and/or cyber hygiene technographic scanning tools is a plus
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, SQL, statistical packages, or other programs used to retrieve and analyze data
+ Knowledge of insurance concepts, coverage, products, and operations preferred
+ Ability to apply emerging statistical procedures to large highly complex work
+ Working knowledge of a programming language such as Python/R/Matlab preferred
+ Works well both independently & within a team, strong organization, and time management
+ Demonstrated ability to convey technical concepts across professional fields of discipline
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Decision Sciences, Actuarial Science or related analytical STEM field plus six years of experience or any suitable and equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ Heavy concentration in mathematics, including statistics and programming, business intelligence/analytics, as well as data science tools and research using large data sets. Additional verification of specific coursework will be required.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
Management Consultant-Commercial Construction Industry (Commission Based)
Springfield, IL job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
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 ******************************************************** .
Senior Mainframe IMS Systems Programmer
Springfield, IL job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Technology
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$94,400.00 - $155,800.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Travelers is seeking a Senior IMS Systems Programmer to join our organization as we grow and transform our Technology landscape. In this technical individual contributor role on the Realtime Support team, the individual will be responsible for all aspects of the evaluation, configuration, security, implementation, and support of IMS and related software for multiple business groups. The ideal candidate will have experience with installing, migrating, supporting, and troubleshooting IMS, CSL tasks, ODBM, Data Sharing, DB-CTL and ISV software (BMC Delta & ETA). Knowledge of IMS's functioning with DB2 and MQ is also helpful. Similar system programming experience with CICS, z/OS Connect, TPX, CA GEN, and EOS are ideal.
Under limited supervision, demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the activities performed related to engineering support, installation and/or operations of infrastructure technologies. Plans at a tactical level and manages the effective use of technology resources for assigned projects and functions. May direct assigned project staff to design, develop and/or implement large, complex technology solutions supporting one or more business and/or technology area. Develops and implements appropriate solutions that may involve multiple platforms, databases, software/hardware technologies and tools. Facilitates and/or participates in the design and development of database systems. Strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities. This job may provide technology leadership to others on teams. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, this this role.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Adheres to Travelers change management processes regarding change windows, lead times, ServiceNow requests, and temporary access escalation.
+ Understands Travelers business groups and products as applicable to support the business needs and availability of individual IMS regions and related started tasks.
+ Consults with business groups and other Technology teams on application development, new feature exploitation, proof of concepts, security enhancements, etc.
+ Attends and sometimes runs monthly meetings with IBM and ISV to discuss product roadmaps, incidents, etc.
+ Connects IMS to other technologies such as IMS Connect, CICS, MQ, DB2, and z/OS Connect.
+ Develops and tests solutions for high availability and disaster recovery.
+ Occasional weekend work and after hours on call support.
+ Develops tactics and operational plans in alignment with strategic objectives for assigned technologies and projects.
+ Drives the execution of departmental and corporate programs.
+ Leverages infrastructure technology to develop and/or redesign technology solutions.
+ Builds, leverages, and maintains effective alliances across technical and business community.
+ Interacts with customers to achieve efficient, effective results.
+ Multi-tasks, prioritizes according to business priorities and production availability requirements.
+ Seen as a technical expert within service delivery organization (SDO) and consults across SDOs.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Three (3) plus years of infrastructure engineering/systems administration experience preferred.
+ Working knowledge of SMP/E software installation process, analyzing PTFs and HOLDDATA, triaging HIPER, FIXCAT, and PE'd PTFs. Maintaining software currency and semi-annual maintenance migration to development, QA, and production regions.
+ Working knowledge of IMS, SYSGENs, parameters and internals to optimize functionality and performance as well as to resolve incidents. Work with IBM and ISV providers to provide timely resolution to more complex issues.
+ Supporting CICS, z/OS Connect, TPX, CA GEN, EOS, and other CICS/IMS ISV software is a plus.
+ Advanced knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as Network, Database, Server, Storage etc. preferred.
+ Expert knowledge of one or more of the following technical skills:
+ Foundational IT Infrastructure, Operating Systems and Software.
+ Knowledge of process discipline and IDLC methodology.
+ Proven problem-solving skills including infrastructure debugging abilities, allowing you to determine source of issues in unfamiliar systems or environments, ability to recognize and solve repetitive infrastructure problems proactively and permanently, recognize mistakes using them as learning opportunities, and break down large infrastructure problems into smaller, more manageable ones.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in work experience plus 2 years of infrastructure engineering experience.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
Insurance Advisor Sales Trainee
Springfield, IL job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
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 local time 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 ******************************************************** .
Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- Commercial Surety
Zurich Na job in Springfield, IL
120687 Zurich North America is looking for an Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter- Commercial Surety to join our Commercial Surety team within on of the following locations:Virtual IL, Chicago, Cincinnati, or Kansas City. The Commercial Surety Underwriter is a uniquely technical role in the underwriting world. In this position you will be responsible for the overall account management, business development and analysis of a highly complex book of Commercial Surety Accounts. Our ideal candidate will have a can-do positive attitude, strong financial background including credit analysis, excellent communication and presentation skills, time management skills, and the ability to further develop and sharpen established negotiation skills. Underwriters will use the Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments ensuring a high-level service to customers.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Commercial Surety Underwriter to use their analytical skills, their entrepreneurial spirit, along with their ability to develop and maintain relationships with our North Central region Brokers and Customers to write profitable business.
This role will be filled at either the Underwriting Specialist OR Executive Underwriter level . The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skillset relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
Additional responsibilities will include:
+ Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
+ Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity. Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
+ Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
+ Update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account status within specified time frame.
+ Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
+ Diagnose and develop recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems.
+ Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.
+ Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating manuals.
+ Work at the highest authority limits on assignments utilizing the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination.
Underwriting Specialist Basic Qualifications:
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experiencethe Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
+ Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience inthe Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
+ Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
+ Knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines
+ Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
+ Experience with Microsoft Office
OR
Executive UnderwriterBasic Qualifications:
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR
+ Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years in the Underwriting, Market Facing, Finance, Accounting, or Banking area OR
+ Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND
+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office
+ Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
+ Experience working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Surety knowledge/experience and knowledge of the legal and regulatory guidelines
+ Understanding of structure of broker relationships
+ Ability to analyze and understand complicated credit assessments, trends, and strategies
+ Investigative skills (curiosity) to develop an understanding of business strategies, trends, complex contracts, assessment of long-term obligations and organizational character among other aspects of our customers
+ Ability to coherently articulate these strategies and financial concepts formulating fact-based conclusions and recommendations
+ Prior experience managing/growing profitable portfolio of customers
+ Negotiation experience with brokers and large, international, and national organizations
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere (****************************************** . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The combined salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $165,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Underwriting Specialistis $75,000.00 - $125,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriteris $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500 . Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (********************************* to learn more.
Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
Location(s): AM - Chicago, AM - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Cincinnati
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KJ1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-REMOTE
EOE Disability / Veterans
Recent Graduate - Financial Services
Butler, IL job
Job Description
We are seeking a passionate, self-driven, natural-born salesperson with a desire to make a difference in people's lives. You will be part of a team helping to grow the office's revenue by offering products that people need for their security and peace of mind.
Our newest Insurance Sales Representative will pursue and respond to the requests and needs of prospects and clients who need insurance. You will be trained to act as a consultant for businesses and families, evaluating needs and recommending the most appropriate means of meeting those needs.
Responsibilities:
Meet new business production goals and objectives as established.
Treat each customer contact as a cross and up-sell opportunity, including financial products.
Maintain knowledge of new products.
Prospecting and generating new business through leads & referral sources.
Maintain client relationships through follow-up phone calls.
Requirements:
Possess a genuine willingness to learn, be intuitive and resourceful and be coachable.
Proficiency to multi-task, follow-thru and follow-up.
Problem-Solving Capabilities.
Successful sales background.
Driven and goal-oriented individual.
Property and Casualty insurance license (must be willing to obtain)
Benefits:
Base with Commissions
Bonus Opportunities
Hands-On Training
Performance Bonuses
Professional Work Environment
VP & Medical Director
Springfield, IL job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Claim
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$262,900.00 - $404,200.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Lead the strategy and operations of Travelers Claim Medical initiatives focusing on how developments in the broader medical environment impact Property & Casualty product lines. This role will serve as a thought leader and help develop the following critical areas for Travelers: Develop strategies and direction to advance Travelers medical capabilities to keep Travelers at the leading edge of the P&C industry. Develop medical management strategies that help injured employees return to work as soon as medically appropriate. Ensure Travelers is prepared to incorporate new and emerging medical technology and practices into its strategies, practices and workflow where appropriate. Conduct research and analysis related to medical and healthcare trends. This includes the physical and psychological influences which can impact claim outcomes. Organize and coordinate Travelers' medical review functions. This includes interpreting Federal and State regulations and medical guidelines to establish medical review policies. Works in close collaboration with the Claim leaders and in partnership with other Medical and Pharmacy professionals.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Provide overall program leadership as the organization's lead physician. Serve as the key enabler and facilitator for the Travelers medical strategies and represent the Travelers brand both internally and externally.
+ This position will oversee the following key areas:
+ Medical Claim Product Research, Strategy and Innovation:
+ Design and direct innovative, outcome focused strategies and business plans for medical related product development and enhancements. Strategies may influence design, marketing, best practices, system development, vendor management, policies and procedures and response to legislative and regulatory issues.
+ Conduct industry research and analysis related to medical, healthcare and group health trends and practices to keep Travelers at the leading edge of the P&C industry.
+ Partner with stakeholders to develop and design projects and proofs of concept to improve business results.
+ Stay connected to industry and relevant external bodies/associations to assess trends and coordinate Travelers medical position as appropriate.
+ Inform Product and Underwriting insights as appropriate to anticipate, respond to and manage trends.
+ Attend external forums representing Travelers. Function as a liaison and professional relations contact on a local and national level.
+ May provide input and support medical vendor strategies including vendor selection, negotiation and contracting.
+ Medical Direction and Oversight:
+ Participate in the design and development of organizational design and workflows that ensure effective implementation of medical strategies.
+ Oversee engagement of Regional Medical Directors, Medical Consortiums and other medical resources as appropriate. Train and evaluate physician and non-physician medical review personnel and activities.
+ Stay apprised of changes in medical technology and adjust review organizational design and workflows functions accordingly.
+ Interpret regulations, statutes and guidelines to establish medical policies as necessary.
+ Provide input into the investigation of new technology and the application for improving business process and increasing productivity.
+ Claim Practices & Support:
+ Provide Medical guidance, support and direction as needed to the Claim Field organization.
+ Provide input into to claim practices, marketing strategy and customer services as appropriate to anticipate, respond to and manage medical trends.
+ Partner with key stakeholders to assist in the review and monitoring of financial and qualitative operating results related to medical. Share accountability with business partners to achieve and sustain quality results.
+ Partner with other medical and pharmacy experts on the development and design of training strategies, programs and curriculum.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Understanding of healthcare systems including Hospital Services, Pharmacy and Group Health insurance
+ Strong background in Occupational Medicine
+ Background in pain management or orthopedics a plus
+ Understanding of the psychological factors in achieving optimal medical outcomes a plus
+ Experience leading major projects or transformational initiatives from inception through implementation
+ Management experience preferred
+ Proven ability to work in a team environment and collaborate on innovative projects
+ Demonstrated thought leadership
+ Strong research and project management skills
+ Ability to analyze business problems thoughtfully and draw conclusions in uncertain situations
+ Ability to communicate complex issues and connect with all levels of the organization
+ Direct and/or indirect leadership skills
+ Financial management and analysis skills
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Licensed MD
+ 5 years clinical and utilization management experience
+ Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties
**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 ******************************************************** .
Premium Audit Auditor II
Zurich Na job in Springfield, IL
127372 Zurich North America is hiring a Premium Audit Auditor II to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in one of the following locations: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin.
Key Accountabilities:
+ Plan, organize and manage assigned workload and territory.
+ Provide timely and accurate service to the insured, agents, and internal business partners for the completion of the audit process on moderately complex risks.
+ Provide information and feedback as needed to enhance the flow of communication and comfort level of internal and external customers.
+ Ensure that audited exposures are accurately calculated.
+ Resolve potential disputes/questions that arise from the auditing function.
+ May assist in the training process for new auditors.
+ Provide technical advice that enables a customer to solve a problem or improve business .
+ Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
+ Anticipate customer needs and provide feedback on trends in order to recommend changes.
+ Escalate technical issues within function or unit.
+ Listen and understand needs, provide feedback for improvements to processes, customer service or products.
+ Participate in short-term defined scope projects
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years in the Casualty Premium Audit area OR
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Casualty Premium Audit area OR
+ Zurich approved Apprenticeship Program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Casualty Premium Audit area AND
+ Experience with laptop computer auditing and Microsoft Office
+ Knowledge of NCCI Workers Compensation and ISO General Liability rules, manuals and industry practices
Preferred Qualifications:
+ APA
+ CPCU
+ Large, multi-state premium audit experience
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere (****************************************** . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.
The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $64,600.00 - $132,400.00,with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500 . Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (********************************* to learn more.
Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
Location(s): AM - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Kansas Virtual Office, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Minnesota Virtual Office, AM - Missouri Virtual Office, AM - New Jersey Virtual Office, AM - New York Virtual Office, AM - Florida Virtual Office, AM - Ohio Virtual Office, AM - Pennsylvania Virtual Office, AM - Wisconsin Virtual Office, AM - Colorado Virtual Office, AM - Connecticut Virtual Office, AM - Indiana Virtual Office, AM - Michigan Virtual Office, AM - Nebraska Virtual Office, AM - Georgia Virtual Office, AM - Iowa Virtual Office, AM - Maryland Virtual Office, AM - Massachusetts Virt. Office, AM - North Carolina Virt. Office, AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - Delaware Virtual Office, AM - Oklahoma Virtual Office, AM - South Carolina Virt. Office, AM - South Dakota Virtual Office, AM - Alabama Virtual Office, AM - Louisiana Virtual Office, AM - New Hampshire Virt. Office, AM - Virginia Virtual Office, AM - Arkansas Virtual Office, AM - Kentucky Virtual Office, AM - Maine Virtual Office, AM - North Dakota Virtual Office, AM - Mississippi Virtual Office, AM - Rhode Island Virtual Office, AM - Vermont Virtual Office, AM - West Virginia Virt. Office, AM - Wyoming Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-JM1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-REMOTE
EOE Disability / Veterans
Sr. Analyst, Product Management, Portfolio Risk Management
Springfield, IL job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Product
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$81,500.00 - $134,500.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Within the Product & UW team at Travelers, you will have the opportunity to regularly engage in unique and intellectually stimulating business problems. As a Sr Analyst, PM, Portfolio Risk Management, you will serve as an influential member of project teams focused on catastrophe (CAT) risk management, providing analytical insights to leadership and business partners. You will analyze portfolio risk to help inform CAT underwriting and product pricing strategy, monitor aggregation profiles, and perform risk reward analytics to assess the risk of financial loss due to natural and manmade catastrophes. You may support CAT Event Response coordination, producing impacted exposure summaries for major events and providing guidance to line of business and state teams, as well as executive, claim, reserving and analytical teams. You will also maintain working knowledge of the data ecosystems for management of CAT metrics, reports, and exposure data. By collaborating with partners across the organization you will ensure strategic direction and alignment for successful execution.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Independently conduct and understand data analysis of business results including product refreshes, performance expectations and identifying root cause.
+ Formulate and execute potential recommendations to drive desired growth & profitability impacts based on established strategy with consideration for local regulatory nuances, and broader marketplace dynamics.
+ Present, inform and influence recommendations to business partners including proposed product/pricing changes or new product builds.
+ May function as a subject matter expert in strategic initiatives to support the goals and objectives of the broader organization.
+ May coach and mentor on specific projects.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, or other analytics related field.
+ Three years' experience working in a mathematical, analytical, or data related role preferably in the financial services industry.
+ Experience with competitive analysis tools.
+ Strategic thinker with the ability to use sound judgment to resolve issues as they arise.
+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult and present information effectively.
+ Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret trends and provide insights and recommendations to business partners.
+ Knowledge of pricing and actuarial techniques and understanding of actuarial concepts such as loss development and trending.
+ Understand ratemaking and its application, such as profitability, risk loads, etc.
+ Understand the workflow and terminology of insurance products and processes and their impact on profit and loss.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Two years of experience in data analytics or similar work experience.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
Insurance Sales
Carlinville, IL job
Job Description
Are You Someone Who Likes The Idea Of Uncapped Income Potential With Monthly And Annual Bonus Opportunities, Including Travel Incentives For Top Talent? Then Its Time To Explore Becoming A Farmers Agent.
Seeking candidates with:
The drive and ability to own and operate their own business with a focus on new business development, customer service, and marketing
Proven success driving business results in current and previous roles
Ability to select and lead a team
A local presence in the community
Financial means to start and grow a business
Requirements:
Satisfactory results of a background check
Obtain Property, Casualty, Life, and Health licenses
Why Farmers:
Professional coaching that can help you grow your business
Award-winning University of Farmers training
The ability to be your own boss and run a business
The opportunity to build a legacy that can be carried over to your family or sold to a future entrepreneur
Represent one of Americas most-recognized Fortune 500 brands
Monthly and Annual Bonus
With over 90 years of experience and best-in-class training, Farmers has the knowledge to help you start an independent business you can proudly call your own.
WHERE DOES YOUR JOURNEY BEGIN?
Contact us today to join other savvy entrepreneurs who are becoming Farmers agency owners.
AVP- Complex Claim Specialist
Springfield, IL job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Claim
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$132,800.00 - $219,100.00
**Target Openings**
2
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Investigate, evaluate, reserve, negotiate and resolve the company's most severe and/or complex claims, in multiple jurisdictions, in accordance with Best Practices. Provide quality claim handling and superior customer service on assigned claims, while engaging in indemnity & expense management. Promptly manage claims by completing essential functions including contacts, investigation, damages development, evaluation, reserving, litigation management, negotiating and resolution. Provides consulting and training and serves as an expert technical resource to other claim professionals, business partners, customers, and other stakeholders as appropriate or required. This may include a specific assignment as a severity management resource to one or more field offices.
**What Will You Do?**
+ CLAIM HANDLING:
+ Directly handle the Company's most severe and complex claims when Travelers has coverage of $2 million or greater and file exposure is greater than $2 million.
+ Provide quality customer service and ensure file quality timely coverage analysis and communication with insured based on application of policy information to facts or allegations of each case.
+ Directly investigate each claim through prompt and strategically-appropriate contact with appropriate parties such as policyholders, accounts, claimants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, agents, medical providers and technical experts to determine the extent of liability, damages, and contribution potential.
+ Interview witnesses and stakeholders; take necessary statements, as strategically appropriate.
+ Complete outside investigation as needed per case specifics.
+ Actively engage in the identification, selection and direction of appropriate internal and./or external resources for specific activities required to effectively evaluate claims, such as Subro, Risk Control, nurse consultants and fire or fraud investigators and other experts.
+ Verify the nature and extent of injury or property damage by obtaining and reviewing appropriate records and damages documentation.
+ Utilize diary management system to ensure that all claims are handled timely.
+ At required time intervals, evaluate liability & damages exposure.
+ Establish and maintain proper indemnity & expense reserves.
+ Share experience and deep knowledge of creative resolution techniques to improve the claim results of others.
+ Apply the Company's claim quality management protocols, Best Practices and metrics to all claims; document the rationale for any departure from applicable protocols and metrics.
+ Develop and employ creative resolution strategies.
+ Effectively and efficiently manage both allocated and unallocated loss adjustment expenses
+ Evaluate all claims for recovery potential; directly handle recovery efforts and/or engage and direct Company resources for recovery efforts.
+ Responsible for prompt and proper disposition of all claims within delegated authority. Negotiate disposition of claims with insureds and claimants or their legal representatives.
+ Ensure that the right resources are being applied to each claim to achieve the best result at the most optimal cost.
+ LEADERSHIP:
+ Actively provide mentoring and coaching to less experienced claim professionals to increase the technical expertise and improve bench strength.
+ Field Severity Support: Some Complex Claim Specialists may be responsible for all or some of the following:
+ Collaborate with field severity units in the management and evaluation of some of the Company's severe and complex liability claims by providing claim handling guidance, recommendations and strategies to Field Product Line Managers, Unit Managers, and Major Case Specialists, for timely, cost effective resolution of liability major cases.
+ Provide mentoring or training as request by field severity management.
+ COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCE:
+ Consult with Manager on use of Claim Coverage Counsel as needed.
+ Provide guidance to underwriting business partners with res accuracy and adequacy of, and potential future changes to, loss reserves on assigned claims.
+ Recommend appropriate cases for discussion at roundtable.
+ Attend and or present at roundtables/authority discussions for collaboration of technical expertise resulting in improved payout on indemnity and expense.
+ Update appropriate parties as needed, providing new facts as they become available, and their impact upon the liability analysis and settlement options.
+ Represent the company as a technical resource, attend legal proceedings as needed, act within established professional guidelines as well as applicable state laws
+ Obtain and evaluate current information regarding trends in the law; digest and communicate this information to other Company departments and divisions to assist in underwriting and management decisions.
+ Assist underwriting business partners in marketing and account-contact.
+ Actively participate in the coverage, liability and damages analysis and development of creative resolution strategy for severity cases handled in the field.
+ Assist in the recognition of available defenses to contain loss payout and setting of appropriate reserves.
+ Regularly and actively participate in field severity roundtables to share expertise and recommendations in all aspects of severe claim management.
+ Collaborate with the severity unit in compliance with company claim policies, procedures, practices and standards for the handling of cases that meet the Critical Claim referral guidelines.
+ OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:
+ Apply expert litigation management through the selection of counsel, evaluation and direction of claim and litigation strategy.
+ Recognize and implement alternate means of resolution.
+ Manages litigated claims. Develop litigation plan with staff or panel counsel, including discovery and legal expenses, to assure effective resolution and to satisfy our customers.
+ Track and control legal expenses to assure cost-effective resolution.
+ Develop and employ innovative techniques to manage expense and outcome when independent counsel is engaged.
+ Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials and all other legal proceedings, as needed.
+ Closely monitor independent counsel to ensure quality product.
+ Actively participate in periodic file quality reviews.
+ Appropriately deal with information that is considered personal and confidential.
+ Fulfill specific service commitments made to certain accounts, as outlined in Special Account Communication (SAC) instructions, and inquiries from agents and brokers.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
+ College degree preferred or equivalent business experience.
+ 5-10 years experience handling serious injury and complex liability claims preferred (casualty claim operations environment determining coverage, liability, investigation, research, evaluation, negotiation and settlement).
+ Position requires a proficiency in oral and written communications.
+ Advanced communications skills are required to understand, interpret and convey highly technical information in simple terms to others.
+ Thorough understanding of product lines, objectives of claim management, and legal theory issues involving claim resolution.
+ Familiarity with commercial lines/personal lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, effective claims handling practices.
+ Extensive experience handling large exposure and/or complex liability claims.
+ Familiarity with commercial lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, effective claims handling practices.
+ Thorough understanding of the litigation process, relevant case and statutory law.
+ Ability to recognize, analyze and advise on complex coverage, liability and damage issues.
+ Expert written and verbal communication skills to understand, synthesize, interpret and convey complex data.
+ Create and manage positive working relationships with business and marketing partners.
+ Ability to analyze and effectively respond to human resource issues.
+ Utilize technology as a strategic tool.
+ Ability to make independent decisions up to $1,000,000 without involvement of supervisor.
+ Competencies:
+ Leading the Business - Drive Results.
+ Leads Change - Executes Business Strategy.
+ Leading Others - Attract Top Talent, Maximize Individual Performance, Holds Others Accountable, Aligns Rewards, Creates and Sustains a Dynamic Workplace.
+ Leading Self-Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrates Self-Awareness, Initiative and accountability, Applies Critical Thinking, Communications Effectively & Influences Others, Exhibits Courage, Conviction & Credibility.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ High School Degree or GED.
+ 5 years bodily injury litigation claim handling experience or 10 years litigation experience.
+ In order to perform the essential job functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements.
+ Generally, license(s) are required to be obtained within three months of starting the job.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
Workday Absence Consultant
Springfield, IL job
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
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 Absence Consultant to join our organization as we grow and transform our HR Technology landscape. This role will primarily be aligned to Workday Absence 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 Absence 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 Absence and the other Core modules (Benefits, Payroll, Time tracking 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 Absence 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 Absence with proven excellent working knowledge of Absence 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 Absence including configuration expertise._**
+ **_One year of experience leading technical teams preferred._**
+ **_A general understanding of how other HR functional areas interact with Absence._**
+ 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 ******************************************************** .
Recent Graduate - Financial Services
Litchfield, IL job
Salary: $24000.0 - $100000.0/year Experience: 2 Year(s) We are seeking a passionate, self-driven, natural-born salesperson with a desire to make a difference in people's lives. You will be part of a team helping to grow the office's revenue by offering products that people need for their security and peace of mind.
Our newest Insurance Sales Representative will pursue and respond to the requests and needs of prospects and clients who need insurance. You will be trained to act as a consultant for businesses and families, evaluating needs and recommending the most appropriate means of meeting those needs.
Responsibilities:
Meet new business production goals and objectives as established.
Treat each customer contact as a cross and up-sell opportunity, including financial products.
Maintain knowledge of new products.
Prospecting and generating new business through leads & referral sources.
Maintain client relationships through follow-up phone calls.
Requirements:
Possess a genuine willingness to learn, be intuitive and resourceful and be coachable.
Proficiency to multi-task, follow-thru and follow-up.
Problem-Solving Capabilities.
Successful sales background.
Driven and goal-oriented individual.
Property and Casualty insurance license (must be willing to obtain)
Benefits:
Base with Commissions
Bonus Opportunities
Hands-On Training
Performance Bonuses
Professional Work Environment
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Easy ApplyRCIS Crop Claims Specialist
Zurich Na job in Springfield, IL
128694 Zurich is currently looking for Crop Claims Specialist to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U.S. RCIS offers insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 3,600 licensed agents. RCIS offers a wide range of private product coverages, including a diverse selection of named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products as well as federal crop insurance plans through the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Together with RCIS agents, we protect America's farmers and ranchers.
This incumbent will work from a home-based office and is located in Illinois. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Approximately 75% travel is expected to cover the territory. The ideal candidate will need to live and service within area of Macomb and Quincy Illinois
RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America's farmers and ranchers. It's been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it's one of the nation's largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents. This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community.
In this role you will be responsible for:
+ Completes high dollar/quality assurance type claim reviews for Crop Hail/Named Peril with $250K and above approval limits.
+ Exercise judgement to determine liability by gathering and analyzing relevant facts; utilizing applicable procedures.
+ Exercise judgment to determine policy verification and coverage determination by analyzing applicable coverage for claims and determining whether the loss falls within the coverage.
+ Participates in Risk Management Agency initiated reviews and referrals for sake of operations integrity and quality assurance.
+ Assist managers in assignment of work and ability to serve as an interim manager in Area Claims Manager's absence. Individuals in this role are granted the same electronic authorization and systems views as that of local management.
+ Assists as a drone fleet team lead and technical advisor for the assigned area.
+ Assists with agent and farmer meetings/trainings.
+ All national CAT team adjusters hold the expertise and authority to serve as an onsite team leader or interim manager.
+ May receive a team lead assignment as deemed necessary by the local manager due to workload or other extenuating circumstances.
+ Authorized to monitor and determine delayed claim disposition.
+ Administer/proctor Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program exams for new adjusters.
+ Protect Zurich's reputation by keeping claims information confidential.
+ Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying current with industry trends, establishing personal networks. And participating in professional societies.
Required Qualifications:
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the agricultural or the crop insurance industry AND
+ Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program (CAPP) Certification must be obtained within 180 days of hire date
+ Personal transportation and travel within assigned territory and travel outside of assigned are to assist with workload(s) , participate on CAT team and/or provide remote assistance for the CROP Claims Care Center calls and/or CCP Claims
+ RCIS Crop Adjuster Physical Requirements; walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs to 50 lbs, work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
+ CAT Adjusting experience
+ Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
+ Strong organization, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
+ Intermediate Microsoft office skills
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply-your unique background matters to us.
The proposed salary range for this position is $46,200.00 - $75,600.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]
**Why Zurich?**
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment-so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500 .
Join us for a brighter future-for yourself and our customers.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
**Please note:** Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s): AM - Illinois Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-LB1 #LI-ASSOCIATE
EOE Disability / Veterans
INSURANCE AGENT TRAINEE
Litchfield, IL job
Salary: $36000.0 - $75000.0/year Experience: 0 Year(s) We are looking for individuals that are looking to enter the financial lucrative world of insurance! Our producer program allows you to work and be mentored by one of our districts most successful agents.
We will provide full one on one training with sales, customer service, insurance knowledge and marketing techniques.
Base Pay + Commission!
Responsibilities:
Provide quotes, pricing, and other information to prospective and existing clients.
Ensure all quotes procedures and practices are compliant with Farmers guidelines and procedures.
Meet new business sales goals by working existing leads, develop new leads and market appropriate products.
Requirements:
Able to obtain or currently hold a Property & Casualty license and a Life & Health License.
Outgoing, confident, and assertive individual.
Quick Learner and team player.
Committed to growth.
Must pass credit and background check.
Previous Sales, Marketing or networking experience is a plus!
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Easy ApplyAVP, Underwriting Director - Energy, Oil, Gas & Chemicals
Zurich Na job in Springfield, IL
128378 Zurich is hiring for an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Energy, Oil, Gas & Chemicals to join our National Accounts team in Zurich's Houston office! This role will require you to be visible in the marketplace to meet with our agents and brokers and be in the office/market three days per week. We may, at the sole discretion of the hiring manager, also be open to hiring talent remotely.
Zurich Energy is a leading provider of insurance solutions in the Energy industry and has supported Energy clients for over 30 years. By providing a broad array of products and services, we work with our customers to support their key business goals, while assisting to reduce their overall cost of risk. Our team of experienced underwriting specialists strive to provide solutions to address today's challenges and collaborate with clients to address emerging risks. Sustainable Energy carriers a significant amount of momentum within Zurich North America, being a key growth initiative, and investment across the organization.
As an Executive Underwriter OR AVP, Underwriting Director - Energy, Oil, Gas & Chemicals you will handle complex new and renewal domestic Energy accounts and serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the team. As a member of Zurich's Underwriting Team, you will enjoy the opportunity to fully apply and hone your underwriting and marketing skills while building relationships with Select Brokers focused in the Houston area.
Responsibilities include:
+ Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
+ Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate.
+ May provide guidance to lower level associates.
+ Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
+ Supports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
+ Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
+ Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
+ Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
+ Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose
This role will be filled at either the Executive Underwriter or AVP, Underwriting Director level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant's experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.
Executive Underwriter - Energy, Oil, Gas and Chemicals Requirements:
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
OR
+ Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR
+ Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support are
OR
AVP, Underwriting Director - Energy, Oil, Gas and Chemicals Requirements:
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
OR
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
OR
+ Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR
+ Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
AND
+ Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Advanced knowledge and practice of line/s of business
+ Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
+ Ability to effectively assess risk
+ Ability to work in a team-based environment
+ Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
+ Strong presentation skills
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere (****************************************** . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.
The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $98,500.00 - $215,000.00. The proposed salary range for the Executive Underwriteris $98,500.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. The proposed salary range for the AVP, Underwriting Directoris $130,000.00 - $215,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.
As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500 . Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (********************************* to learn more.
Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
Location(s): AM - Houston, AM - Remote Work (US)
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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EOE Disability / Veterans
INSURANCE AGENT TRAINEE
Hillsboro, IL job
Job Description
We are looking for individuals that are looking to enter the financial lucrative world of insurance! Our producer program allows you to work and be mentored by one of our districts most successful agents.
We will provide full one on one training with sales, customer service, insurance knowledge and marketing techniques.
Base Pay + Commission!
Responsibilities:
Provide quotes, pricing, and other information to prospective and existing clients.
Ensure all quotes procedures and practices are compliant with Farmers guidelines and procedures.
Meet new business sales goals by working existing leads, develop new leads and market appropriate products.
Requirements:
Able to obtain or currently hold a Property & Casualty license and a Life & Health License.
Outgoing, confident, and assertive individual.
Quick Learner and team player.
Committed to growth.
Must pass credit and background check.
Previous Sales, Marketing or networking experience is a plus!