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Job Title:

Regional Finance Director

Job ID:

792166

Location: GA-Alpharetta;NC-Charlotte

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:

Provide financial and marketing support to assigned PL Field Sales region(s). Work with RVP's, Channel CFO, and agency managers to help set and achieve targeted PL business results.



PRIMARY DUTIES:

Financials:

Conduct post audits on regional marketing, underwriting, and pricing programs to determine financial impact on region's business results, and identify opportunities for program improvements.

Interpret and communicate Controllable Income at countrywide, regional and individual sales staff levels. Monitor to ensure accuracy, assess impact, and identify opportunities for improving business results.

Access other management information from various systems, format and analyze. Interpret and present information to necessary parties. Recommend action steps or strategies.

Assist in developing and monitoring regional budget, including production and expenses. Analyze and identify opportunities for improving expenses.

Analyze financials for business activities (e.g., book/block transfers,) with agencies and other parties. Make appropriate recommendations and negotiate for such elements of the deal as agency compensation.

Assist Channel CFO in identifying, analyzing, preparing recommendations for, and negotiating regional and national business opportunities (e.g., agency deals, etc.).



Strategic Planning:

Assist RVP in developing and implementing regional strategic business plan.



Marketing (if applicable):

Maintain agency assignments, developing and implementing marketing strategies with assigned agencies to achieve positive business results.



WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3-5 years Personal Lines business experience



COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to clearly present ideas and concepts (orally and written) to management, regional staff, customers, other stakeholders and influence outcomes.

Ability to effectively negotiate with business partners while building/maintaining long-term relationships.



OTHER:

Business/Technical Knowledge:

Strong PL product knowledge

Solid understanding of the Property-Casualty business, Personal Lines and the Independent Agency System

Solid understanding of insurance business financials

Ability to quantify financial impact of various activities

Strong PC and spreadsheet skills

Knowledge of PL systems

Familiarity with other distribution systems



Analytic-Problem Solving

Ability to analyze multiple sources of information and develop alternative solutions.

Obtain multiple assessments of a situation, review facts, weigh options and recommend most advantageous course of action to influence business results.

Be systematic in identifying problems, use tools to define problems and evaluate alternative solutions.

Planning/Prioritizing/Project Management:

Ability to plan and manage a project through implementation, involving coordination with various other business units.

Provide regional staff with additional guidance on strategic direction of the region and assist in motivating staff toward desired business results.

Manage multiple projects/tasks a once for a timely and quality end product.



Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.]]> http://careers.travelers.com/job/,-Regional-Finance-Director-Job-MU/702920/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://careers.travelers.com/job/,-Regional-Finance-Director-Job-MU/702920/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS