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Construction Underwriter, Account Executive
full-timeHouston, Richardson$89k - $148k

Summary

Location

Houston, Richardson

Salary

$89k - $148k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Who Are We?

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 170 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 Category

Underwriting

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$89,800.00 - $148,300.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

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. The Account Executive (AE), Construction will partner with agents and brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal business based on customers' needs. As an AE, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your ability to assess risk and sell our products will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers.

What Will You Do?

  • Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business.
  • Underwrite and skillfully negotiate 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.
  • Develop and execute agency sales plans. Execute region/group sales plans.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Three to five years of relevant underwriting experience with experience in construction risk or oil and gas.
  • 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.
  • Communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate with agents and brokers.
  • CPCU designation.

What is a Must Have?

  • Two years of underwriting, claim, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product, or finance experience.

What Is in It for You?

  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. 

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.

Other facts

Tech stack
Underwriting,Risk Assessment,Sales,Negotiation,Communication,Critical Thinking,Relationship Building,Consultative Marketing,Agency Sales Plans,Construction Risk,Oil and Gas Knowledge,Financial Analysis,Customer Account Management,Profitability Management,Cross-Selling,Team Collaboration

About Travelers

Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business. We have been around for more than 170 years and have earned a reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry because we take care of our customers, agents, brokers, communities and each other.

Every day, our approximately 30,000 employees and 13,500 independent agents and brokers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland help provide peace of mind to our customers.

Our expertise and focus on innovation have made us an industry leader and the only property casualty company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Our history of advancements has propelled our company, and our industry, to deliver higher standards – from writing the first auto and space travel policies to founding the Travelers Institute for public policy and launching a hybrid car discount.

By minimizing risk, preventing loss and helping our customers prepare for the unknown, Travelers’ comprehensive products and services enable individuals and businesses to feel confident and secure about the future.

Please see our Social Media Guidelines: www.travelers.com/about-travelers/social-media/guidelines.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Insurance
Founding Year: 1853

What you'll do

  • The Account Executive will manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business while underwriting and negotiating customer accounts. They will cultivate relationships with internal and external partners to drive sales and identify new business opportunities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Travelers pay for a Construction Underwriter, Account Executive?

Travelers offers a competitive compensation package for the Construction Underwriter, Account Executive role. The salary range is USD 90k - 148k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Construction Underwriter, Account Executive do at Travelers?

As a Construction Underwriter, Account Executive at Travelers, you will: the Account Executive will manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business while underwriting and negotiating customer accounts. They will cultivate relationships with internal and external partners to drive sales and identify new business opportunities..

Why join Travelers as a Construction Underwriter, Account Executive?

Travelers is a leading Insurance company. The Construction Underwriter, Account Executive role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Construction Underwriter, Account Executive position at Travelers remote?

The Construction Underwriter, Account Executive position at Travelers is based in Houston, Texas, United States and Richardson, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Construction Underwriter, Account Executive position at Travelers?

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