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Job Title:

VP & Chief Actuary, Personal Insurance

Job ID:

790700

Location: CT-Hartford

Available Openings:

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.



That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.



VP and Chief Actuary - Personal Insurance



Summary

Personal Insurance is seeking a senior executive to work directly with the Personal Insurance senior team to drive the evolution of its actuarial group. This position oversees all actuarial functions including pricing/ratemaking, reserving, financial modeling & forecasting and will be an integral part of the strategies and execution that are needed for each to achieve the company objectives for profitability and growth. This position will also require innovative thinking and leadership driving the latest actuarial and product approaches as well as drive the strategic vision to leverage data, information, foundational analytics as well as analytic tools/applications for optimal business processing and critical decision making. This position will report to the Senior Vice President of Personal Insurance Business Intelligence and Analytics (BI&A) and will lead a staff of approximately 25 people.



This role will be part of the Personal Insurance BI&A senior team while being accountable for leading, managing, mentoring, and developing the teams responsible for creating an information and business intelligence advantage for the Personal Insurance organization.



This person will develop a strategic plan, including business initiatives, analytic tools and insights as well as technical investments. Working closely with key partners like MI, IT, Product , Claim and Finance, this person will be accountable not only for thought leadership but also for the delivery of information and analytic tools/applications to Personal Insurance`s business customers.



Additional Key Accountabilities to include:

* Develop and maintain a culture by which information is integral to decision making

¬* Establish standards for technology and business processes within the organization

¬* Drive development and maintenance of actuarial best practices

¬* Ensure alignment with enterprise and business insurance information and analytic application strategy efforts

* Serve as the overall liaison with business sponsors and executives

¬* Create and maintain a proactive communications culture

¬* Facilitate the prioritization of projects and requirements among competing business interests

¬* Identify, communicate and mitigate project risks to stakeholders, and ensure teams have appropriate support to meet goals

¬* Secure and maintain funding for key initiatives

¬* Measure return on investment



Experience and Requirements

¬-15+ years of progressively responsible experience in actuarial related functions including but not limited to pricing, reserving, planning, financial reporting, management information, product development, reinsurance and data base management

-10+ years of demonstrated leadership in complex/matrix environments; ability to influence and build relationships across the enterprise

¬-Familiarity with actuarial and other insurance related models (e.g., GLM, CAT, ROE and RBC models); experience with predictive modeling initiatives a plus

-Experience in a mid to large size property casualty company preferred with solid understanding of Personal Insurance products

-Experience in managing multiple, complex, corporate wide projects

-Demonstrated strong decision making- strategic and critical thinking ability

-Concise and persuasive oral and written communication skills

-Solid analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills to understand and anticipate the impact and opportunities across multiple critical projects

-Experience in developing working relationships with and providing advice and counsel to top business and technical executives

¬-Bachelor's degree required and FCAS preferred



Closing Statement

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.



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Job Title:

Claim Executive/Counsel

Job ID:

792585

Location: CT-Hartford

Available Openings:

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.



That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.



Summary:



Effectively investigate and manage Bond and Financial Products claims, typically of moderate severity or complexity, under Directors & Officers, Employment Practices and Errors and Omissions Liability policies arising under Healthcare and Managed Care Program business. Fulfill Bond and Financial Products Claim-s mission by conducting thorough investigation, analysis, evaluation and disposition of claims to achieve superior customer service and claim results at the most reasonable cost. Interact and collaborate with claim and underwriting colleagues as well as with external business associates.



Primary Duties:



-Within authority limit, thoroughly analyze, investigate, reserve, negotiate and resolve claims under Directors & Officers, Employment Practices and Errors and Omissions Liability policies with moderate supervision by claims management. Seek management authority when appropriate.

-Comply with all policies and procedures, including compliance, regulatory and Bond and Financial Products performance and customer service standards.

-Prepare exposure analysis memos and other reports to management to accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, coverage issues, claim and recovery strategies.

-Within authority limit, retain, monitor, manage and approve payments to outside counsel on litigation matters, actively utilizing litigation management plans and budgets.

-Assist/mentor less experienced colleagues in claim resolutions.

-Maintain knowledge of coverage, law, legislative and industry-related initiatives and judicial trends.

-Provide support to underwriting and claim business product lines.



Skills/Competencies



-Strong Customer Service skills

-Takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes

-Consistently demonstrates self motivation, integrity, initiative and innovation in achieving results.

-Strong communication (written and verbal), influencing, negotiating, listening and interpersonal skills to effectively develop productive internal and external relationships.

-Developing ability to build strong teams of internal and external resources that are technically competent and characterized by a high level of coordination and trust to resolve claim matters.

-Develops legal and claim strategies and implements within limits of authority.



Requirements:



-Bachelors Degree Required. (Law degree required for Claim Counsel position)

-3-5 years of professional liability claim handling experience.

-Superior oral and written communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

-Occasional overnight travel



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Job Title:

Vice President, Business Intelligence- Bond & Financial Products

Job ID:

791296

Location: CT-Hartford

Available Openings:

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.



That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.



Bond & Financial Products (B & FP) is seeking a senior leader to work directly with the senior management team to build a world-class business intelligence organization. This individual will drive the strategic vision to leverage data, information, foundational analytics as well as analytic tools/applications for optimal business processing and critical decision making. Integral to this will be leading the design and development of a next generation business intelligence data warehouse for B&FP.



This role will be accountable for building, leading, managing, mentoring, and developing the teams responsible for creating an information advantage for the B & FP organization with a focus on business strategy and analysis, data and program management and information delivery. This role will also be the key B&FP point person to coordinate with the Enterprise Business Intelligence and Analytics (EBIA) group.



This individual will develop an annual strategic Management Information plan, including business initiatives, analytic tools, and technical investments. Working closely with key partners including MI IT, Product, Actuarial and Finance, this person will be accountable not only for thought leadership but also for the delivery of information and analytic tools and applications to B&FP's business customers.



Additional Key Accountabilities to include:

-Establish and implement a comprehensive integrated Management Information strategy

-Develop and drive a culture by which information is integral to decision making

-Build technical expertise through hiring key resources and developing skills of existing team

-Establish standards for technology and business processes within the MI organization

-Drive development and maintenance of business intelligence best practices

-Oversee data management and data governance within B&FP

-Ensure alignment with enterprise information and analytic application strategy efforts

-Serve as the overall liaison with business sponsors and executives

-Create and maintain a proactive communications culture

-Facilitate the prioritization of projects and requirements among competing business interests

-Identify, communicate and mitigate project risks to stakeholders, and ensure teams have appropriate support to meet goals

-Align data warehousing, database, and other information technology projects with overall business strategies

-Secure and maintain funding for key initiatives and measure return on investment



Experience and Requirements:

-10+ years experience in leading business intelligence and data warehousing efforts

-10+ years of demonstrated leadership in complex/matrix environments

-Deep understanding and appreciation for both business and technology components of information strategy

-Demonstrated success in managing multiple, complex and corporate-wide projects

-Financial services industry experience strongly desired

-Strong overall understanding of the various analytical and reporting processes including operational reporting, predictive modeling, financial analysis, and data mining.

-Demonstrated strong decision making skills - strategic and critical thinking ability

-Concise and persuasive oral and written communication skills

-Solid analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills to understand and anticipate the impact and opportunities across multiple critical projects

-Experience in developing working relationships with top business and technical executives

-Bachelor's degree required and MBA or Master's Degree preferred

-Success in the role will require the development of a vision; a plan for realizing the vision; stakeholder buy-in; and plan execution.



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Job Title:

Director, Executive Recruiting - Talent Acquisition

Job ID:

791653

Location: CT-Hartford

Available Openings:

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.



That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.



SUMMARY:

A thought leader and innovator with the experience and skill necessary to develop a world class talent pool across business groups for executive and senior management positions. We are looking for a true expert, enthusiast and top performing practitioner of the art and science of full life cycle recruiting. The Director will have experience developing all recruiting methodologies to measurable results, and the ability to supersede the corporate recruiting norm in the field of competitive talent acquisition. The Director will be a business partner, and consultant working closely with business clients and HR management to develop recruiting strategies to support current and future business plans. This individual will work with a high level of autonomy. Will eventually oversee the day-to-day management, planning, and development of staff within the TA group. Responsible for all personnel decisions including hiring, terminations and disciplinary actions.



PRIMARY DUTIES:

Utilize both tried-and-true as well as unconventional and innovative sourcing approaches that lead to successful results in hiring for complex and senior management level positions.



Develop and maintain a network throughout the industry to build an up-to-date pool of current and potential candidates. This includes contacts through industry groups and associations as well as direct contact with candidates.



Research and develop strategic solutions that will attract and acquire high quality candidates and build a pipeline for future needs. Develop and utilize alternative sourcing methods to attract an experienced, professional and diversified workforce. Sources would include community organizations, peers in other companies, search firms, technological resources, etc.



Pre-qualify internal candidates who apply for positions through the job posting system and serve as a resource for internal employees seeking career guidance.



Perform full-life cycle recruiting (source, pre-qualify, interview, assess, extend/negotiate offers) for executive and senior management positions. Works with business leaders to assess candidates.



Partner with senior business leaders to implement a talent acquisition strategy within the business unit.



Develop competitive intelligence (hiring practices, salary information, layoffs, etc), share that information with business partners and leverage that information to develop a pool of candidates.



Develop and sustain sound working relationships with internal clients, peers and candidates.



Develop an expert understanding of the business areas being supported.



Maintain a leadership role in major team projects.



Foster and maintain relationships with other members of the company's recruiting organization to support the accomplishment of recruiting goals and provide high quality service to clients across business units.



Recruiters are expected to comply with all legal and ethical requirements of the employment process and learn, understand and follow corporate policies related to the talent acquisition process.



QUALIFICATIONS:

B.A./B.S. in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or similar field or equivalent experience.

Minimum of seven years of recruiting experience including experience in retained search and in a corporate recruiting environment. Experience in the insurance or financial service industry is highly desirable.

Expert understanding of legal and ethical guidelines of recruitment and selection.

Solid experience recruiting at the executive level for complex and senior management positions.

Experience and understanding of applicant tracking systems and HRIS.

Experience developing new candidate sourcing avenues including cold calling, community networking and developing contacts within the industry.

Proven project management skills.

Values and embraces diversity.

Ability to drive success in a metrics focused organization.



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