
Senior Construction Underwriter, Account Executive Officer
Travelers
Richardson, Texas, United States
Full-time, Hybrid
Posted Aug 14, 2025
Hybrid
About the role
Construction provides a full suite of insurance solutions suited to construction contractors of all sizes, including General Liability, Property, Marine, Automobile, Workers’ Compensation, Umbrella, and more.
Responsibilities
- Manage theprofita bility, 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.
- 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 trainingd men antoring of less experienced Account Executives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401k matching
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Volunteer Encouragement
About the Company
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Details
Salary Range
$106,300 - $175,400/yearly
Location
Richardson, Texas, United States
Employment Type
Full-time, Hybrid
Original Posting
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