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Overview: In this role you help protect high‑value clients by underwriting and selling complex property coverages through agents and brokers. You will balance profitability with growth, leveraging deep product knowledge and cross‑functional collaboration to shape risk strategies. You’ll work with internal teams and external partners to expand our national property book while navigating regulatory and market challenges. This opportunity lets you lead regional sales initiatives and mentor colleagues in a dynamic, risk‑driven environment. Compensation / Benefits Health insurance for employee and family 401(k) with company match up to 5% Pension plan funded by Travelers Paid time off (minimum 20 days) + 9 holidays Employee wellness program and mental health resources Volunteer gift matching and rewards
Responsibilities: Manage profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business Underwrite and negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability Occasionally negotiate and procure reinsurance for complex accounts Facilitate placement of foreign admitted policies and advise on global underwriting capabilities Develop and execute sales plans with internal partners to identify cross‑selling opportunities Build and maintain relationships with agents and brokers to market Travelers products and write/retain accounts Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative selling skills Independently develop agency sales plans and collaborate with Managing Director on regional plans May assist in training and mentoring less experienced Account Executives Perform other duties as assigned
Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree Six to eight years of relevant underwriting experience with National Property Deep knowledge of property‑related products, regulatory environment, and local insurance market Deep financial acumen Excellent communication and negotiation skills CPCU designation Four years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience strong communication negotiation under pressure relationship building property underwriting of complex accounts knowledge of regulatory environment financial acumen

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Occupation

Insurance Sales Agents

Industry

Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers

Posted

yesterday

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