Senior Construction Underwriter — Travel Required

Travelers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 109,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Rewards

Job summary

Travelers in the United States seeks an Account Executive Officer, Construction, to manage an assigned book, underwrite complex accounts, and drive profitability. The role requires deep construction risk knowledge and strong negotiation with brokers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 6–8 years of underwriting experience in construction or oil and gas, CPCU, and excellent communication skills. Domestic travel to meet agents is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six to eight years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in construction risk or oil and gas.
• Deep knowledge of construction risk or oil and gas products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to proactively identify underwriting, marketing, or financial challenges and analyze available information to make timely decisions in alignment with our risk appetite.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers.
• CPCU designation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Underwrite and skillfully negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal partners within the business unit and across the enterprise to create sales plans and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Foster and maintain relationships with external partners by regularly meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products with a goal of writing and retaining accounts consistent with our risk appetite. Must be able to travel to such meetings.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities using consultative marketing and sales skills.
• Independently develop and execute agency sales plans and frequently partner with your Managing Director (MD) to develop region/group sales plans.
• May assist in the training and mentoring of less experienced Account Executives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Negotiation

Communication

Sales orientation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation

Job description

Travelers in the United States seeks an Account Executive Officer, Construction, to manage an assigned book, underwrite complex accounts, and drive profitability. The role requires deep construction risk knowledge and strong negotiation with brokers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 6–8 years of underwriting experience in construction or oil and gas, CPCU, and excellent communication skills. Domestic travel to meet agents is expected.