Construction Surety Underwriter — Grow with Bonds & Clients

Travelers; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers in Flowood, MS is seeking an Underwriter to assess risk, negotiate terms with agents and brokers, and manage a small book of business within the Construction Services team.

Bachelor’s degree required and 1–3 years underwriting experience; travel to meet external partners is expected. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized insurer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of underwriting experience.
• Knowledge of products, regulatory environment, and local market.
• Strong communication and negotiation with agents/brokers.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability, growth, and retention of a small assigned book of business.
• Underwrite and negotiate routine customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Partner with leadership and execute underwriting strategies across your book of business.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Meet with agents and brokers in person to market Travelers products and grow accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
• Execute agency, region, and group sales plans with management guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Travelers in Flowood, MS is seeking an Underwriter to assess risk, negotiate terms with agents and brokers, and manage a small book of business within the Construction Services team.

Bachelor’s degree required and 1–3 years underwriting experience; travel to meet external partners is expected. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized insurer.