Travelers

Account Manager - Underwriting Assistant - Bond & Specialty Insurance

BALTIMORE, MDPosted 17 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Travelers

  • Job overview

    The Account Manager - Underwriting Assistant role at Travelers supports underwriting teams by performing moderate complexity tasks related to bond and specialty insurance to ensure efficient processing and customer service.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves pre-quote and post-bind underwriting activities, managing bond product billing and issuance, assisting with new business processing, pulling financial and credit reports, handling cancellations and mid-term changes, and supporting underwriting teams with data and training.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $51,100 to $84,400 annually, with performance-based cash incentives, comprehensive health insurance starting day one, 401(k) matching, pension plans, paid time off, wellness programs, and volunteer rewards.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate's degree or one year of work experience preferred, basic software skills, and ideally two or more years in the insurance industry with intermediate understanding of insurance terms and underwriting instructions.

  • Work environment and culture

    Travelers promotes a collaborative and innovative culture focused on customer care, community involvement, and employee well-being with equal opportunity employment and support for diversity.

  • Company information

    Travelers is a well-established property casualty insurer with over 160 years of history, known for innovation and strong community commitment.

  • Unique job features

    The role includes unique responsibilities such as managing extended time and warranty provisions on bonds, assisting in Polaris training for new underwriters, and handling complex new business processes involving joint ventures and co-sureties.

Company overview

Travelers is a leading insurance company that provides a wide range of property and casualty insurance products and services to individuals, businesses, and government entities. They make money through premiums collected from policyholders and investment income generated from their portfolio. Founded in 1853, Travelers has a rich history of innovation in the insurance industry, including issuing the first auto insurance policy in the U.S. Their commitment to financial strength and customer service has made them a trusted name in insurance.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your understanding of insurance industry terminology, underwriting procedures, and your ability to manage bond and specialty insurance processes as described in the job.

  • Emphasize experience with administrative tasks such as processing applications, managing renewals, cancellations, and working with financial data and reports, showcasing attention to detail and procedural knowledge.

  • Apply through multiple portals including Travelers' official careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and chances of being noticed for this Account Manager role.

  • Connect with current Travelers employees in the underwriting or bond specialty divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Travelers innovations or asking about their experience working within the bond underwriting team.

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