Construction Surety Underwriter - Growth & Relationships

Travelers Canada; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelers Bond & Specialty Insurance seeks an underwriter/Associate Account Executive to evaluate risk, negotiate with agents and brokers, and drive profitability for a Construction Services book. You will analyze financials, build trusted relationships, and contribute to growth initiatives across a defined client segment.

The role requires 1–3 years underwriting experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel for in-person client meetings to expand the book of business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of underwriting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to assess risk and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability and growth of a smaller assigned book of business.
• Underwrite and negotiate routine customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement underwriting strategies across the book.
• Build relationships with internal partners and external agents/brokers to grow book of business.
• Travel to meetings with agents and brokers to market Travelers products.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Travelers Bond & Specialty Insurance seeks an underwriter/Associate Account Executive to evaluate risk, negotiate with agents and brokers, and drive profitability for a Construction Services book. You will analyze financials, build trusted relationships, and contribute to growth initiatives across a defined client segment.

The role requires 1–3 years underwriting experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel for in-person client meetings to expand the book of business.