Construction Underwriting MD — Growth & Leadership

Travelers Canada; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Travelers is seeking an experienced Managing Director (MD), Construction, to lead a team of underwriters focused on construction risks. You will partner with brokers to provide tailored coverage and drive profitability across assigned markets.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years in underwriting with construction risk or oil & gas, a track record of managing teams, and CPCU designation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 8–10 years underwriting experience in construction risk or oil and gas.
• Experience leading or managing others.
• Prior management of a field location.
• CPCU designation is preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to identify underwriting, marketing or financial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability, growth, and retention of business within a location or region.
• Partner with RVP to develop and implement business strategies to achieve profit and growth objectives.
• Manage relationships with brokers and agencies.
• Underwrite and negotiate complex, high-risk, or hard-to-close deals.
• Cultivate internal and external relationships to create sales strategies and cross-selling opportunities.
• Meet with agents and brokers in person and be willing to travel for meetings.
• Provide strategic direction and coaching for the team, including training and performance management.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation

Job description

Travelers is seeking an experienced Managing Director (MD), Construction, to lead a team of underwriters focused on construction risks. You will partner with brokers to provide tailored coverage and drive profitability across assigned markets.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years in underwriting with construction risk or oil & gas, a track record of managing teams, and CPCU designation.