Underwriting Manager - Technology

* Serve as the primary technical referral point for complex, unusual, or high-exposure risks, providing expert guidance on policy interpretation, coverage analysis, and risk assessment.* Manage and develop the profitability, growth, and retention of the Technology portfolio, analyse portfolio performance metrics with focus on technical risk quality, identifying trends in loss experience and recommending appropriate underwriting adjustments, monitoring aggregate exposures and recommending portfolio balancing strategies.* Ensure Practice adheres to Underwriting processes and guidelines through regular review of cases and underwriting, handling and communication.* Identifying any necessary corrective actions and providing feedback and coaching to support teams learning and development.* Coach, train and lead others by example to ensure the successful execution of the sector strategy, through a focus on Technical Underwriting Knowledge, Sector Underwriting Knowledge, Sales and Business Development Skills, a Portfolio Approach, Sector Immersion, Personal Profile and Networking* Analyse sector and product trends to develop and optimize our proposition and deliver the best customer outcomes.* Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the regions and across the enterprise to support the technical underwriting, profitability and growth of the portfolio.* Foster and maintain relationships with external partners to market and trade Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite.* Must be able to travel to meetings.* Develop and execute individual and practice new business and retention plans that align with sector and regional plans to drive team success.* Perform other duties as assigned.* A Levels or similar qualification* Knowledge: Expert knowledge of products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market.* Portfolio Management: Ability to execute strategic direction across assigned portfolio in partnership with leadership.* Analytical/Critical thinking: Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to underwrite, market products, identify financial challenges, and analyse available information to make decisions in alignment with our risk appetite.* Communication/Influence: Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with brokers.* Inclusion: Ability to work with and lead people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and views those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives.* Leadership: Experience coaching and mentoring others.* Industry / Competitor Analysis: Review competitor press releases and industry trade press for helpful insights, linking key themes together and identifying applicability to team strategies.* Project Management: Participate in and/or lead projects that involves complex analysis and implementation of non-complex, routine business and regulatory changes relating to the enhancement, maintenance or introduction of new products* Advanced experience of underwriting, product knowledge, financial analysis, or risk assessment experience within the technology industry.* Thorough knowledge and expertise of sectors, brokers and competitors and customers in the technology industry.* Significant prior experience and track record of external development activity with brokers and insureds.## **Employment Practices**Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ..... full job details .....