Manager, Business Insurance Underwriting Standards
September 30
Description
• Reporting to the Director UW Standards & QA, BI, CA is responsible for design and execution of Business Insurance underwriting standards and controls. • Responsible providing objective, independent, risk-based underwriting quality and control evaluation of Travelers Canada Business Insurance. • Manage & monitor the design and execution of underwriting guidelines and controls for Travelers Canada Businesses. • Conduct ongoing assessments of all Underwriting controls to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, consistency, as well as utilization of best practices. • Ensure that there is a consistent and timely framework for the establishment and maintenance of Underwriting Manuals.
Requirements
• Educated to degree standard preferred. • 5 years business unit specific underwriting experience. • Has solid understanding of commercial lines underwriting strategy, products, financials and issuing systems as well as how a strong controls environment is built to reinforce consistent and compliant execution of the business strategy. • Broad underwriting experience across classes of business and lines of business. • Has strong knowledge of market conditions. • Strong strategic thinker and decision-maker. • Consistently sets clear direction by defining goals and priorities. • Develops a high degree of trust through demonstrated personal integrity, ethics and a commitment to doing the right thing. • Energizes others to commit to achieving the highest standards. • Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages everyone to act in the best interest of the company. • Consistently demonstrates ability to influence and leverage behavior for the benefit of the company. • Acts with a sense of urgency. • Strong understanding of business objectives to drive bottom line results. • Acts in a decisive manner to achieve financial results. • Understands all related financial implications of Insurance Products, Risk Funding Approaches and Servicing strategies on expenses, income, etc. • Effectively coaches and mentors employees at all levels. • Promotes strong coalitions and networks both within and outside of Travelers Canada. • Takes responsibility for decisions and actions. • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. • Computer skills, including Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc. • Strong verbal and written communication. • Analytical skills. • Demonstrated project management. • Strong time management and organizational skills.
Benefits
• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. • Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay. • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. • You will also receive twelve 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. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
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