Senior Ocean Marine Underwriter & Key Accounts Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Travelers Ocean Marine is seeking an Account Executive Officer to partner with agents and brokers, underwriting and growing a complex book of business. The role emphasizes decisive risk assessment, relationship-building, and sales execution across challenging markets.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree (CPCU preferred) with 6–8 years in Ocean Marine underwriting, and the ability to travel for in-person meetings to drive profitability and support enterprise goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPCU designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Underwrite and 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 meeting in person with agents and brokers to market and sell Travelers products.
• 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 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

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPCU designation

Job description

Travelers Ocean Marine is seeking an Account Executive Officer to partner with agents and brokers, underwriting and growing a complex book of business. The role emphasizes decisive risk assessment, relationship-building, and sales execution across challenging markets.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree (CPCU preferred) with 6–8 years in Ocean Marine underwriting, and the ability to travel for in-person meetings to drive profitability and support enterprise goals.