Scheme Development Manager

Travelers ,
Birmingham, West Midlands

Overview

Job Description

Company Information Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. 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. Job Category Customer Experience, Sales, Underwriting Target Openings 1 Job Description Summary Travelers is partnering with Brokers to help small businesses protect their assets and grow. We have ambitious growth targets and we need you to help us achieve these. This is a great opportunity to work with our dedicated schemes team to develop and execute our schemes proposition for Travelers. We are looking for a Broker Deals Executive to support the delivery of our Small Business strategy by implementing a robust end to end deal management structure and capability. Partnering with others in the Distribution Team you will identify and secure new deal opportunities to help deliver the plan - including Scheme, Portfolio Transfer and Delegated Underwriting Authorities (DUAs) and Managing General Agents (MGAs). As a national role, you will be required to travel to visit our branches and brokers as necessary. We aim to offer an inclusive and flexible approach to how and when you work, as well as good work-life benefits. We are happy to discuss all types of flexible working with you, when you join us for your interview. While we may not be able to accommodate exactly what you want, we are always open to having the conversation. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making this a great place to work. The following key activities form a core part of your role; + Work with the distribution team to identify Portfolio and Deal Management opportunities across identified segments. + Support and co-ordinate the building of deal/scheme propositions. + Build specific knowledge of small business broker market schemes/facilities. + Collaborate with our Account Directors to build knowledge of strategic broker strategy and plans. + Work with Distribution and the wider Business to drive pipeline of new opportunities and identify commercial opportunities for development and areas of growth to support our strategy. + Assist the deal negotiation team to deliver profitable growth. + Create and maintain strong relationships with Underwriting and Actuarial colleagues to ensure pricing/Underwriting integrity is achieved/maintained, using your analytical and data analysis skill set. + Ensure that you keep up to date with competitors' offerings and market dynamics to ensure we position ourselves for success. To be successful you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model and behave in a way that actively supports an inclusive work environment; and consistently deliver on your commitments. Minimum Qualifications + You need to have previous insurance experience working with brokers. Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge + Whilst not essential, we would like you to be educated to degree level and also have the following experience and knowledge: + Experience in the commercial insurance industry in a business development role preferred. + Experience of portfolio management and underwriting disciplines. + Project Management experience preferred. + In-depth knowledge of UK market, financial services, competitors. + A track record in Deal Management and Delivery. + Some experience in building and maintaining deal processes. Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies + In addition we'd like you to have the following skills: + Good communication and stakeholder management. + Strong relationship management skills. + Good negotiation skills. Environmental / Work Schedules / Other + Travel Requirements: Travel Frequently Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.