Underwriting Director - Construction Surety

Construction Surety Underwriting Director

Travelers invites a collaborative and analytical individual with underwriting expertise to join the Construction Surety Home Office Underwriting team. The role partners with the Field organization to evaluate and manage complex risks, ensure compliance, and support business strategies through detailed financial and contractual analysis.

• Develop and execute underwriting strategies and practices in partnership with the Construction Surety Field organization to achieve profitable growth.
• Manage a book of business of increasing complexity through meticulous risk/financial analysis, contract reviews, and collaboration with strategic support units.
• Meet with Field partners, key distributors, and customers/insureds to build relationships and influence business outcomes.
• Develop value propositions for clients and agents.
• Lead underwriting execution and risk mitigation through individual risk over‑authority reviews and evaluation of underwriting integrity.
• Provide coaching and training to underwriters nationwide to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor trends, emerging issues, and regional underwriting results and partner with leadership to address findings.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive progress in key projects and assignments.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert with other business units and enterprise partners as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eight or more years of underwriting experience within the construction surety sector.
• Expert knowledge of risk appetite, risk selection, Construction Surety products, and industry trends.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information for underwriting decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and projects while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an influence capability.
• Relevant industry designation(s) or certification(s).
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

• Six years of underwriting, product knowledge, financial analysis, or risk assessment experience.

Annual base salary range: $–$ (nationwide). Salary determined by scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, and experience. Eligible for performance‑based cash incentive awards.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members from day one.
• 401(k) matching up to 5% of eligible pay, with a Paying it Forward Savings Program for student loan debt.
• 100% funded Pension Plan.
• Minimum 20 days paid time off annually plus nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness program with mental health resources, counseling, and health coaching.
• Volunteer Encouragement through Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programs.

Travelers is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not require candidates in Colorado to disclose educational dates.