Senior Account Executive Officer / Underwriter - Management Liability

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 CategoryUnderwritingCompensation OverviewThe 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$120,400.00 - $198,700.00Target Openings1What Is the Opportunity?Bond & Specialty Insurance provides management and professional liability insurance, as well as surety bonds to businesses and non-profit organizations of all sizes. As an underwriter, you will have a dynamic role that blends evaluating and analyzing financial and business risk, building relationships, and selling and negotiating with clients, agents, and brokers. This role is part of the Private & Non-Profit Liability team which provides financial protection private and non-profit companies. Team members work in a fast-paced environment that analyzes complex data related to financial performance, industry and economic exposures, and risk management practices Coverages range from Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, CyberRisk, Kidnap and Ransom, Crime, and Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement. The Senior Account Executive Officer (Senior AEO) will partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance or surety solutions to customers. A Senior AEO will analyze and evaluate risk to achieve business goals within an assigned book of business. This role is seen as a technical resource for the region/business unit. As a Senior AEO, you are decisive, detail-oriented, and know how to build relationships internally and externally to drive results. Your ability to independently assess highly complex risk and sell our products in challenging markets will contribute to the profitability and success of Travelers.As of the date of this posting, Travelers anticipates that this posting will remain open until August 24, 2026.What Will You Do?Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business. The book of business owned is primarily comprised of accounts with high complexity.Underwrite and skillfully negotiate highly complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.Execute business unit underwriting strategies across your book of business to achieve profit and growth objectives.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, sell, and educate on 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 advanced 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.Support the development of less experienced underwriters leveraging advanced coaching and mentorship skills within the region/business unit.Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?Bachelor’s degree.Eight to ten years of applicable underwriting experience.Deep knowledge of products, the regulatory environment, and of local insurance and surety markets.Advanced 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.Advanced sales and marketing skills.CPCU designation.What is a Must Have?Five years of underwriting 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 PracticesTravelers 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 .SummaryLocation: CO - CentennialType: Full time