Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities, and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category: Underwriting

Target Openings: 1

What Is the Opportunity?

Are you an ambitious leader with a keen interest in, and passion for, the Public Sector? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to drive a specialist culture, develop and implement our progressive growth plans, and take responsibility for the portfolio P&L.

Although not essential, our ideal candidate will have experience in Public Sector Insurance. However, what is very important is your expertise in leading and developing teams and driving a portfolio strategy.

Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility for employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full-time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company’s discretion.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Profitability: Execute long and short-term business and underwriting strategies to achieve profit and growth objectives.
2. Participate in strategic business planning to increase market presence, retain the right business mix, and meet growth and profit goals.
3. Monitor portfolio profitability and achievement via management information (MI) reports.
4. Establish underwriting and marketing standards reflecting market conditions and company goals.
5. Marketing/Underwriting: Direct all marketing and underwriting activities to meet profitability objectives, maintain broker relationships, and represent the company in the community.
6. Leading the Team: Manage the delivery of excellent customer and broker service, develop relationships with other business units, and hire and develop staff through inclusive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive business leadership and industry knowledge, with underwriting and sales experience in the relevant area.

Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge

• ACII qualification preferred
• Degree education preferred
• Strong knowledge of underwriting, sales, and business P&L management

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Intermediate proficiency in analytical thinking, judgment, decision-making, communication, teamwork, and customer focus skills.

What Is in It for You?

• Private Medical Insurance: Single cover on commencement, with options for dependents.
• Retirement: Company contributions to your pension plan, with additional personal contributions.
• Holiday Entitlement: Starting at 25 days, with options to purchase more.
• Wellness Programme: Resources and discounts to support health and mental well-being.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching gift and volunteer rewards programs.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit from our differences.

If you have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please contact us via email.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our benefits page.