Account Executive Officer/Sr. Underwriter, National Property

$113,400 - $187,200/Yr

Travelers - Alpharetta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alpharetta, GA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Account Executive Officer (AEO) for National Property is responsible for managing a portfolio of high-value, complex property risks. This role involves underwriting, negotiating, and cultivating relationships with agents and brokers to ensure profitability and retention of business. The AEO acts as a technical resource, leveraging deep knowledge of property-related products and the insurance market to drive results and capture new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Occasionally negotiate and procure reinsurance to underwrite complex accounts.
• Facilitate the placement of foreign admitted policies and assist in business development activities for global underwriting services.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners to create sales plans and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by meeting with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
• Develop and execute agency sales plans in partnership with the Managing Director.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of less experienced Account Executives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six to eight years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in National Property.
• Deep knowledge of property-related products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market.
• Deep financial acumen.
• Strong critical thinking skills to identify underwriting, marketing, or financial challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with negotiation abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• CPCU designation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage from the first day of employment for employees and eligible family members.
• 401(k) matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay.
• Pension Plan fully funded by Travelers.
• Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Access to a wellness program with tools and resources for health and caregiving needs.
• Volunteer encouragement with a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.