Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBeacon Street Mall, Beacon Hill, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities, and each other is 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. We are a culture rooted in innovation that thrives on collaboration. We invite you to join us to discover a place where you can love what you do and where you do it.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Global Practice Lead, this role serves the Specialty Practice by driving strategies that ensure profitability, growth, and retention within assigned regions. You will be instrumental in implementing underwriting execution where specialization is critical and in creating, influencing, and engaging key distribution channels. This position requires effective collaboration with regional leadership teams to achieve Business Insurance objectives. Field Specialty MDs will have a dual reporting line into the Business Unit RVP and this role.
Your Day-to-Day
In partnership with local leadership, you will develop and execute strategic business plans, setting annual goals while remaining jointly accountable for regional profit and loss results. You will monitor field execution for your line or industry segment, adjusting strategies based on financial and operational results. Working in concert with BI Business Center leadership, you will ensure excellence in setting and achieving performance and underwriting standards.
You will maintain deep specialization and awareness of industry trends, attending specialized forums and boards. You will be jointly accountable for the results of the most complex, at-risk, or hard-to-close deals and will inform product strategy for your assigned line or industry segment. Additionally, you will participate in portfolio assessments and strategic direction reviews, providing assistance in obtaining corporate support for underwriting needs in assigned jurisdictions.
Talent management is a core component of this role. You will partner with the Business Unit RVP and HR on recruiting plans and staff development to attract and retain top talent, building bench strength for key positions. Your staff management will include coaching, training, and performance management in a supportive, team-oriented manner. You will also build and maintain valued internal business partnerships within Business Insurance, the Enterprise, and external constituencies.
Finally, you will engage key distribution agents and specialists directly on behalf of Travelers. You will collaborate with local leadership on Distribution and Agency Management to optimize production results, promoting a consultative marketing and sales culture.
Equal Opportunity
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 have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please contact us at 4-ESU@travelers.com.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Beacon Street Mall, Beacon Hill, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
Boston, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and execute strategic business plans to drive profitability and growth for the specialty practice
- check_circleMonitor field execution and adjust strategies based on financial and operational results
- check_circleCollaborate with leadership to optimize distribution and agency management for production results
- check_circleMaintain industry awareness and inform product strategy for the assigned line or industry segment
- check_circleEngage key distribution agents and specialists directly on behalf of the specialty practice
- check_circlePartner with HR and business unit leaders to recruit, develop, and retain top talent
- check_circleManage complex, high-risk underwriting deals and ensure adherence to underwriting standards
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's, MBA or Master's degree
- verified10+ years of relevant experience
- verified10 years of underwriting experience
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth insurance for employees and eligible family members starting first day of employmentcheck_circle401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of eligible pay with annual maximumcheck_circlePaying it Forward Savings Program contributing to 401(k) for student loan paymentscheck_circle100% employer-funded Pension PlanMinimum 20 days Paid Time Off annually plus nine paid company holidays
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Underwriting, P & L Accountability, Business Insurance, Specialty Practice, Distribution Management, Agency Management, Consultative Marketing, Sales, Talent Management, Staff Development.
Education: Bachelor's degree required or equivalent; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine at Travelers
What does a Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine at Travelers do?expand_more
In this Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine at Travelers role, you will develop and execute strategic business plans to drive profitability and growth for the specialty practice; monitor field execution and adjust strategies based on financial and operational results; collaborate with leadership to optimize distribution and agency management for production results; and maintain industry awareness and inform product strategy for the assigned line or industry segment.
What are the requirements for this Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine role?expand_more
To qualify for the Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine at Travelers position, applicants should have: Bachelor's, MBA or Master's degree; 10+ years of relevant experience; and 10 years of underwriting experience.
Where is the Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine role at Travelers located?expand_more
Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine at Travelers is based in Beacon Street Mall, Beacon Hill, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02108, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Travelers has listed this Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine role?expand_more
Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine at Travelers typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine role at Travelers?expand_more
Key skills for Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine at Travelers include Underwriting; P & L Accountability; Business Insurance; Specialty Practice; Distribution Management; Agency Management; Consultative Marketing; and Sales.
What education is required for Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine at Travelers?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree required or equivalent; and MBA or Master's degree preferred.
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Field Practice Leader, Ocean Marine at Travelers is part of the sales job category on Recrutus.
About Travelers
Travelers, headquartered in New York, NY, is a property and casualty insurance provider established over 170 years ago. The company offers coverage designed to protect personal assets such as homes, vehicles, and valuables, alongside business protection for commercial entities. Its operations span the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, where a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and 13,500 independent agents and brokers deliver services to customers. Travelers stands as the sole property casualty insurer included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reflecting its long-standing market presence. The organization focuses on risk minimization, loss prevention, and preparing clients for unforeseen events through comprehensive products and services. Its history includes pioneering achievements such as issuing the first auto and space travel policies, founding the Travelers Institute for public policy, and introducing discounts for hybrid vehicles. This commitment to innovation and service aims to provide individuals and businesses with confidence and security regarding their future.
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