Assitant Vice President, Commercial Accounts Risk Control

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7 Locations
In-Office
146K-242K Annually
Expert/Leader
Insurance
The Role
Lead and grow Risk Control for commercial accounts by developing regional and national business plans, recruiting and managing Field Directors, collaborating with business partners, and leveraging data to improve profitability, staffing, and technical leadership. Represent the company externally and lead division projects and initiatives.
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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
Risk Control

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$146,400.00 - $241,600.00

Target Openings
1

What Is the Opportunity?
Reports to Risk Control business leader Under broad oversight, attracts, recruits, retains and develops top talent in collaboration with Field Director Develops and executes national and regional business plans in support of Business Insurance and Risk Control strategies. Manages a staff of Risk Control Field Directors across multiple states and offices. Supports a variety of business segments, including, but not limited to, national accounts, large & small commercial accounts, construction, oil & gas, public sector, etc. Responsible for understanding pertinent data and analytics in order to develop applicable strategies that impact current business trends within the territories and/or businesses supported. Preferred locations include Downers Grove IL, Chicago IL, Indianapolis IN, Pittsburg PA, Independence OH, Wyomissing PA, and Blue Bell PA; however, other offices that have significant business partner presence within the region will be considered.What Will You Do?
  • Travel for this role may entail long-distance, overnight travel, and/or multi-night trips depending on the needs of the business.
  • Understand regional gaps, both technical and leadership, and implement plans to address
  • Ensures that Risk Control resources are sufficient to meet business needs
  • Responsible to identify career paths in both technical and leadership roles, in collaboration with Field Directors.
  • Interact with Field Director, Home Office Risk Control and business partner leadership to develop and/or support regional specific Risk Control strategies.
  • Establish time bound expectations for improvement and acts swiftly and decisively if improvements are not demonstrated and sustained
  • Collaborate with Business Partners to develop specific strategies for leveraging Risk Control resources to acquire and retain business and to improve overall profitability of their book of business
  • Work with Regional President and Business Unit Regional Vice President to translate business plan into Risk Control relevant actions
  • Takes active role in leadership of the division
  • Identifies, leads and/or participates on division wide projects
  • Represents the company with government and regulatory agencies, insurance associations and professional associations
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude.
  • Superior Communication skills.
  • Ability to establish credibility quickly.
  • Demonstrated successful management experience leading both on site and remote employees.
  • Experience in leading large, diverse groups including leading other leaders.
  • Recognized related professional designations (such as ASP, CSP, ARM, CPCU, etc.).
What is a Must Have?
  • Ten years of experience in safety, risk control/management, or a related field, such as occupational/environmental health and safety, science, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or relevant military experience.
  • Four years of leadership experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Must have or be able to attain appropriate certification to meet state-specific requirements, where applicable.
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/.

Skills Required

  • Ten years of experience in safety, risk control/management, or related field (occupational/environmental health and safety, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or military)
  • Four years of leadership experience
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to obtain appropriate state-specific certification where applicable
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude
  • Superior communication skills and ability to establish credibility quickly
  • Proven experience managing on-site and remote employees and leading other leaders
  • Recognized professional designations (ASP, CSP, ARM, CPCU, etc.)

Travelers Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Travelers and has not been reviewed or approved by Travelers.

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests total rewards are bolstered by a 401(k) match, a company‑funded pension, and a program that contributes to retirement savings when employees make student‑loan payments. These elements are consistently portrayed as standout strengths of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Feedback suggests time off is generous from the start, with substantial PTO, paid holidays, and the option to purchase additional days. Defined leaves such as short‑term disability and bereavement further enhance perceived flexibility.
  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision coverage is comprehensive, with multiple plan choices, HSAs/FSAs, and robust mental‑health and wellness resources. Day‑one eligibility and added programs like caregiver support and specialty care navigation reinforce depth.

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The Company
HQ: Hartford, CT
35,118 Employees

What We Do

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 165 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.

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