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If you have any questions or would like assistance with your resume and cover letter, please contact:

Linda Korkes
Business & Economics Coordinator
Office of Career Development & Internships
Frese Hall Room 213

718-997-4481

Travelers Insurance is looking for a full time Underwriter

SUMMARY:

Travelers Underwriting Trainee Program prepares participants for a career in underwriting. Through a structured training program, the underwriting trainee learns about our underwriting philosophy, business unit products and strategies, principles of negotiation, and relationship building.

As knowledge base increases, participants are gradually given more responsibility within a line of business and eventually an apprenticeship territory. Underwriting Trainees begin by handling renewal business under the supervision of an underwriter and move to developing new business as their skills develop.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Observe and work with underwriters, risk control representatives, and claim representatives to become familiar with the functions of these positions and how they interact and work with one another

Develop critical underwriting skills, through classroom, independent, and on-the-job training, including analysis of exposures, determination of appropriate insurance coverage and conditions, and the assignment of premium amounts

Gather and review information on financial conditions, risk exposures, loss history, and economic trends that may affect the type of insurance coverage provided

Establish, support, and maintain effective relationships with customers, agents and brokers

EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY:
The ideal candidate for the development program will desire a position that is both analytical and marketing-oriented. A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. Preferred majors include Risk Management & Insurance, Finance, Business Accounting, Economics or equivalent work experience. Students with prior related intern experience and 3.0 GPA are also preferred.

OTHER:
Leading the Business
Budgeting
Business Planning
Collaboration
Promotes Enterprise Culture
Drives Results
Leads Change
Executes Business Strategy

Leading Others
Coaching & Development
Employee Relations
Attracts Top Talent
Maximizes Individual and Organizational Performance
Holds Others Accountable
Aligns Rewards
Creates & Sustains a Dynamic Workplace

Leading Self
Commitment to Task Leading to Results
Conflict Management
Flexibility
Demonstrates Self Awareness
Applies Critical Thinking
Communicates Effectively and Influences Others
Exhibits Courage, Conviction and Credibility

Business Knowledge
Construction Insurance Marketplace
Insurance Industry
Travelers Enterprise

Technical Expertise
Agency Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing & Sales
Negotiation
Underwriting & Pricing

Quality Management
Customer Focus
Process / Workflow
Product

MUST be legally authorized to work in the United Stated w/o sponsorship.

For more information, see: http://www.travelers.com/corporate-info/careers/iwcm/developmentPrograms/businessInsuranceUnderwritingDP.aspx

The Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for our 2010-11 Koch Associate Program, a year-long job opportunity for those passionate about free-market ideas and who have a desire to become more effective at advancing liberty throughout their careers. Some of our best candidates learn about the program through their professors, so I hope that you will pass this information along to any interested young professionals.

Great candidates for the program, first and foremost, are those with an understanding of and commitment to limited government and individual liberty. Here is a brief description of what else a good candidate should possess:

Required:
· Solid academic record
· 0-10 years of work experience
· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
· Strong interest in learning effective management in the non-profit setting

Desired:
· Intellectual curiosity
· Willingness to learn and be challenged
· Desire to become a better and more equipped professional
· Humility, integrity, and motivation
· Demonstration of entrepreneurial thinking