A great place to learn the insurance underwriting business, but sales is given less importance - Director, Field Sales Performance Travelers Employee Review

4.0
Feb 12, 2012
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Pros

Incredibly well organized No confusion about why the company exists, it exists to make a profit for the shareholders Good underwriting knowledge and practice

Cons

Travelers places so much emphasis on underwriting as a skill skill base that they dismiss other skills as unimportant. Employees that have served as underwriters are given preferential treatment no matter what skills are required for a given job . On the other hand, if you have not ever been an underwriter, that will always haunt you, no matter what job skills are required There is a large push to lower the average age of the Travelers workforce, many people over age 50 are being pushed out the door, in favor of younger workers

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Supportive culture, fair employee benefits, typical corporate setting

Cons

Cross-functional communication can be a challenge, very layered organization

2.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

We receive continuous training to stay up to date with new state regulations and market trends. My colleagues make the day go by quickly. The benefits are very reasonable. There is room for career growth if you know how to network. I appreciate their consistent push for community volunteer opportunities.

Cons

The personal lines department seems to be falling apart right now. Issues with the internal systems are resulting in underwriters doing multiple jobs and becoming a dumping ground for all agent issues even if they aren't underwriting related. I don't feel that the directors are truly expressing to the senior leadership team the impact that all these issues are having on the mental health and quality of life for the employees that are on the front lines trying to maintain a good reputation for the company. It's sad to see how quickly this department has gone downhill and the amount of quality underwriters that are jumping ship for different departments or different companies all together. What's even sadder it that no one with authority seems to care, or listen, when concerns are brought forth. I truly advise anyone considering applying for any position within the personal insurance department to hold off until things start to change - it's not worth the mental anguish that you'll experience.

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