Underwriter / Account Executive - Select

Travelers • Diamond Bar, CA

3d • $87,800 - $144,800

About The Position

The Account Executive, Select partners with agents to provide property, general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and/or umbrella coverage for new business based on customers’ needs. The role supports Select Accounts, whose core product is a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) offering property and liability coverage to small businesses. The Account Executive assesses risk and markets Travelers products in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, helping drive portfolio profitability, growth, and retention.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in underwriting, claims, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance.
• Strong critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify underwriting, marketing, or financial challenges and make timely decisions aligned with the company’s risk appetite.
• Communication skills and the ability to negotiate successfully with agents and brokers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three to five years of relevant underwriting experience, including commercial lines experience.
• Knowledge of commercial lines products.
• CPCU designation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Balance individual account underwriting within an assigned portfolio of business.
• Underwrite and negotiate property and casualty accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Apply appropriate underwriting analysis based on risk complexity to accept, decline, modify, rate, or quote accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal partners to create sales plans and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Meet in person regularly with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products and write and retain accounts consistent with the company’s risk appetite.
• Travel to meetings with agents and brokers.
• Partner with Sales Executives to identify and write new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
• Collaborate with underwriting leadership, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program contributions to an employee’s 401(k) when the employee makes student loan payments.
• Pension Plan funded 100% by Travelers.
• At least 20 days of paid time off annually.
• Nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness program with tools, discounts, and resources.
• Free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other mental health resources.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed