Account Executive Officer / Sr. Underwriter - Cyber / TEO

Underwriting Opportunity

Bond & Specialty Insurance provides management and professional liability insurance, as well as surety bonds to businesses and non-profit organizations of all sizes. As an underwriter, you will have a dynamic role that blends evaluating and analyzing financial and business risk, building relationships, and selling and negotiating with clients, agents, and brokers. This role is part of the National Cyber Practice team which provides financial and reputational protection for companies that have experienced cyber-attacks, cyber-extortion, security breaches and / or regulatory actions and lawsuits in relation to their cyber security. Team members work in a fast-paced environment that analyzes complex data related to cyber security, privacy and regulatory compliance, industry and economic exposures and financial performance. The underwriting process may involve client meetings with senior management and / or Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and interaction with the Traveler's Cyber Risk Control team. Underwriters will work with Publicly traded corporations, Financial Institutions and Private and Non-Profit entities. Coverages include Cyber Risk Insurance and Errors & Omissions Liability coverage. The Account Executive Officer (AEO) will partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance or surety solutions to customers. An AEO will analyze and evaluate risk to achieve business goals within an assigned book of business. This role is seen as a technical resource.

As an AEO, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally and negotiate terms to drive results. Your ability to independently assess complex risk, negotiate terms, and sell our products in challenging markets will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business primarily comprised of moderately to highly complex accounts.
• Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Execute business unit underwriting strategies across your book of business to achieve profit and growth objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
• Develop and execute individual agency sales plans that align with region / group sales plans to drive team success.
• Train and mentor less experienced underwriters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must Have

Benefits

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 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 http : / / careers.travelers.com / life-at-travelers / benefits / .