Underwriter / Account Executive, Agribusiness - Birmingham, AL

Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Salary Range $85,600.00 - $141,200.00 Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Agribusiness offers a broad array of property and liability coverages for agricultural entities, such as family farms and ranches, commercial growers, vineyards, and wineries. The Account Executive (AE), Agribusiness will partner with agents and brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. As an AE, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your ability to assess risk and sell our products will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers. What Will You Do? Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business. Underwrite and skillfully negotiate customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability. Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to create sales plans and 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 agency sales plans. Execute region/group sales plans. Perform other duties as assigned. Auto req ID 468157BR Minimum Education Required High School/GED Job Category Insurance Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Bachelor’s degree. Three to five years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in commercial lines. Knowledge of commercial lines products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market. Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to proactively identify underwriting, marketing, or financial challenges and analyze available information to make timely decisions in alignment with our risk appetite. Communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate with agents and brokers. CPCU designation. What is a Must Have? Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience. City Birmingham State Alabama Job Code Ins Insurance Affiliate Sponsor Travelers Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr