Associate Account Executive / Underwriter, Agribusiness - (Urbandale, IA)

Primary Position duties & Responsibilities Underwriting and Pricing: Underwrites and assesses risk on less complex accounts. Uses good judgment in making decisions within own underwriting authority and makes recommendations on other accounts to meet business objectives. Initiates collaborative discussions. Distribution and Agency Management: Effectively manages assigned agents/brokers (with guidance from higher level Account Executives) by developing and maintaining relationships to write and retain accounts consistent with business unit appetite. Meets with agents/brokers and insureds in order to build and maintain business relationship. Sales: Uses consultative selling approach to market products to agents and brokers. Identifies and captures new business opportunities and effectively cross sells market segment and Travelers products/businesses. Negotiation: Negotiates independently on routine/ less complex deals. Seeks guidance on more complex deals.