Field Practice Lead – Oil & Gas

Travelers

. Develop and execute strategic business plans and annual plans with local leadership .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $186,900 - $308,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic business planning, P&L accountability, and underwriting within the specialty insurance sector. Proven ability to influence change and execute strategies while maintaining awareness of industry trends and regulatory requirements.

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Strategic Business PlanningP&L AccountabilityUnderwriting ExperienceInfluencing ChangeIndustry Trend Awareness

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingFinancial AnalysisBusiness Strategy DevelopmentPerformance ManagementMarket Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationRelationship BuildingInfluencingConsultative Selling

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBAMaster’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Specialty InsuranceBusiness Insurance TrendsRegulatory ComplianceEnterprise ProductsMatrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategic business plans and annual plans with local leadership
Share accountability for regional profit and loss results within assigned regions
Monitor field execution for the assigned line or industry segment
Establish and adjust execution strategies based on financial and operational results
Collaborate with BI Business Center leadership to achieve performance and underwriting standards
Inspire quality results within the Specialty Practice
Maintain specialization and awareness of industry trends through forums, boards, and bureaus
Share accountability for complex, high-risk, or difficult-to-close specialty deals
Inform product strategy for the assigned line or industry segment
Participate in Portfolio CUREs and assessments of the line or industry
Obtain corporate support for underwriting needs in assigned jurisdictions
Partner with the Business Unit RVP and HR on recruiting and staff development
Coach, train, develop, and provide performance management feedback
Build internal business partnerships and external relationships
Engage key distribution agents and specialists on behalf of Travelers
Collaborate with local leadership on distribution and agency management
Promote a consultative marketing and sales culture
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, MBA or Master’s degree
Typically 10+ years of relevant experience
10 years of underwriting experience
Strong general management background with P&L accountability
Thorough understanding of global and specialty business insurance trends
Understanding of industry/customer-based trends and enterprise-wide business and financial drivers
Knowledge of organizational and regulatory rules, policies, and procedures for the assigned specialty practice
Thorough knowledge of enterprise and industry/line-specific products and services
Demonstrated ability to influence and execute strategy
Proven ability to influence change and operate strategically in a matrix organization structure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for student loan payments
Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
Minimum 20 days of Paid Time Off annually
Nine paid company Holidays
Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, caregiving support, free professional counseling, and health coaching
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program