Executive Underwriter

Executive Underwriter Specializing In Wholesale Excess & Surplus Casualty

As an Executive Underwriter specializing in Wholesale Excess & Surplus (E&S) Casualty, you will underwrite policies within delegated authority, exercising sound judgment and analytical rigor to assess and price complex risks. This role requires making data-driven decisions based on available information, ensuring alignment with underwriting standards and profitability goals. In certain North American markets, you will frequently handle complex or unusual risks, including high-value policies and accounts requiring nuanced analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Oversees a portfolio of brokers, agents, and clients, leveraging market insights to develop and maintain profitable business. Acts as a trusted representative of Liberty Mutual in all interactions.
• Market Presence & Relationship Building: Maintains strong relationships with agents and brokers, actively seeking opportunities to deepen existing partnerships and cultivate new ones.
• Strategic Contribution: Provides input on product development and participates in execution strategies. Contributes to team initiatives such as process and tool enhancements.
• Regulatory Awareness: Understands and applies relevant legislation and regulatory requirements to underwriting decisions and practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with internal stakeholders, including Underwriting Support, Claims, Actuarial, and Directors of Underwriting across GRS North America, to ensure seamless execution and alignment.
• Mentorship & Development: Supports the growth of junior underwriters and new hires through guidance and knowledge sharing (non-managerial capacity).
• Portfolio Analysis & Trend Recognition: May analyze departmental portfolio performance and recommend improvements. Identifies and communicates emerging risk trends within the line of business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
• A minimum of 7 years expected, typically 10 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experience
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred
• Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives to other persons in the organization for underwriting or training purposes
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Must demonstrate comprehension of most complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows to properly manage or administer those issues
• Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business

Employees should review all role requirements and apply only for positions for which they are eligible. Hiring processes may vary by country, including differences in procedures, requirements, and timelines. For country-specific details, please consult your local recruiting / HR team.

About Us

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

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