Strategic Director, Small Business Product Development

Strategic Director, Small Business Product DevelopmentCommitted.  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. We are currently looking for a Strategic Director, Small Business Product Development.  Please read on for more details regarding this position. JOB SUMMARY:The Master Pac Product Director will partner with the Managing Product Director to serve in strategic development and maintenance for the Master Pac Business owners’ product.  This Home Office - Hartford, CT based Position will assist Select with strategic planning and execution of profit and growth initiatives for the Master Pac product.  The Product Director will be an expert in Select, providing training, input and analysis for Master Pac best practices, underwriting positions, marketing materials, competitive information, segment underwriting reviews and claim analysis.  This individual will work with Select Home Office Product & Underwriting, Actuarial, Operations, Sales & Marketing and Information Technology to develop strategies to ensure profitability, efficiency and leverage technology. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*  Assist in the formulation of specific segment and line of business product and underwriting strategies based on analysis of book performance, identification of trends and changes in the external marketplace.*  Responsible for TravelersExpress for Master Pac initiatives including creation of product strategies and business initiatives to further refine, enhance and maximize the full potential of straight through processing.*  Set strategic direction for creating a new production platform (Small Commercial Business Platform) participating as a Subject Matter Expert. *  Partner with Underwriting and Pac Plus Product to monitor and coordinate ExpressPlus related initiatives.*  Mentor and oversee the day-to-day responsibilities and project work of Master Pac managers and analysts.  *  Work with Marketing to create and distribute advertisements, corporate announcements and campaigns.*  Review and identify Master Pac product training needs; work with Select Training to develop and deliver product training.*  Initiate discussions with the Enterprise and other business units; create long lasting relationships and partnerships for delivering BOP product solutions to the small business customer marketplace.*  In collaboration with Research & Development and the Property and GL LOB leads, develop product solutions for the Select marketplace based on the national or regional needs of our customers.*  Participate in field office presentations, deliverables and performance reviews as necessary. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*  Strategic forward thinking individual with Commercial Lines underwriting experience.*  Insurance knowledge of and experience with a Business owners Insurance Product.*  Possess exceptional organization, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, interpersonal, time management, verbal and written communication skills.*  Proactively participate and work in a team environment, demonstrated partnership building with individual team members and other business groups.*  Possess superior analytical and computer navigation skills; can easily navigate in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.  Possesses a general understanding of financial reports.*  Experienced and comfortable with individual and classroom training.*  Commendable or better performance evaluations.*  Able to travel on a periodic basis (aprox 10%) In addition to an exciting environment, we offer: * Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards * 401(k) with company match* Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners* Strong work/family and employee assistance programs* Tuition reimbursement * Vacation Purchase Plan* Training/Development opportunities We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer.  For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this posting.  Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.    Company: Travelers Companies, Inc.