Commercial Accounts Managing Director

Job Overview

Managing Director of Commercial Accounts (MD, Commercial Accounts) oversees a team of underwriters who partner with agents and brokers to provide property, general liability, commercial auto, and workers' compensation coverage for new and renewal business. The role requires strategic leadership, decisive risk assessment, and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

• Manage profitability, growth, and retention of business within a region.
• Partner with RVP to develop and implement strategies to achieve profit and growth objectives.
• Develop and execute local strategies concerning broker and agency relationships.
• Underwrite and negotiate complex, high‑risk or hard‑to‑close deals.
• Build relationships with internal partners to create sales strategies and identify cross‑selling opportunities.
• Meet regularly with agents and brokers, traveling as needed.
• Provide strategic direction and support to the team; coach, train, and manage performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eight to ten years of commercial underwriting experience.
• Experience leading or managing a team.
• Expert knowledge of commercial accounts products, regulatory environment, and local market.
• Strong critical thinking and decision‑making skills aligned with the company’s risk appetite.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• CPCU designation preferred.

• Six years of experience in underwriting, claims, operations, risk assessment, actuarial, sales, product or finance.

• Health Insurance for employees and eligible family members from day one.
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program for student loan debt.
• Fully funded pension plan.
• Minimum 20 days of paid time off plus nine company holidays annually.
• Wellness program with mental health resources.
• Volunteer encouragement and matching gift program.

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diverse talent and provides an inclusive workplace. Candidates in Colorado are not required to disclose educational attendance dates.