Construction Underwriting Lead — Drive Complex Risk & Growth

Travelers Canada; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off: 20 days + holidays

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers is seeking an Account Executive Officer, Construction to lead underwriting on a diverse book and build strong relationships with agents and brokers. This role demands decisive risk assessment, strategic sales planning, and collaboration across teams to drive profitability.

The position requires experience in construction risk or oil and gas, a Bachelor's degree (CPCU preferred), and the ability to travel for client meetings and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Four years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience.
• Deep knowledge of construction risk or oil and gas products and regulatory environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities with agents and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Underwrite and negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Cultivate relationships with internal partners to create sales plans and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Foster relationships with external partners by meeting with agents and brokers to market Travelers products.
• Must be able to travel to meetings and events.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
• Develop agency sales plans and collaborate with the Managing Director to shape regional plans.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced Account Executives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Construction risk knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation

Job description

Travelers is seeking an Account Executive Officer, Construction to lead underwriting on a diverse book and build strong relationships with agents and brokers. This role demands decisive risk assessment, strategic sales planning, and collaboration across teams to drive profitability.

The position requires experience in construction risk or oil and gas, a Bachelor's degree (CPCU preferred), and the ability to travel for client meetings and business development.