Underwriting Professional Development Program, Commercial Accounts Group - June 2026

Travelers is one of the best property casualty insurers, known for their commitment to customers and communities. They are seeking participants for a year-long Underwriting Professional Development Program that focuses on training in underwriting philosophy, risk assessment, and relationship building under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, underwrites and assesses risk and makes recommendations for less complex accounts in a market segment
• Establishes effective relationships with customers, agents and brokers
• Develops consultative sales and marketing skills through their interaction with agents/brokers and via coaching from their manager
• Develops negotiation skills through their interaction with agents/brokers and via coaching from their manager
• Develops planning and organization skills necessary to effectively manage desk and assume a territory
• Effectively collaborates with others on all aspects of job
• Understands the need to seek enterprise-wide solutions to business problems
• Takes initiative for personal development and seeks to learn through underwriting, marketing, and other related opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor degree or one year of applicable business experience
• Educational background/ coursework in Business Administration/ Management, Finance/Accounting, Economics, Mathematics/Science, Sales/Marketing/Communications
• Valid drivers license or alternate means of personal transportation
• Demonstrates an ability, desire, and intellectual curiosity to learn the business
• Uses knowledge of internal and external factors impacting the property & casualty industry to make decisions
• Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships and explores alternative solutions to support sound decision making
• Understands and uses financial information, tools and expense management principles to accomplish day-to-day work and maximize profitability
• Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.

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