Wholesale Management Liability Senior Underwriter

Description Our Financial Lines Underwriting Team is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and sales skills to fill a Senior/Executive Underwriter opportunity on our Commercial D&O team in Chicago to focus on growing our wholesale brokerage book of business. This position is a wholesale focused executive underwriter role that will contribute to the growth and profitability of our Private, Not-For-Profit, and Public Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, and Fiduciary Liability product lines through marketing, underwriting, and general product management. Some risks may require special handling or unusual coverages, including manuscript policy development. The position demonstrates functional technical knowledge of relevant underwriting concepts, practices, procedures, and techniques, to include coverage issues, multiple product lines, marketing, relevant systems, and competition in the marketplace. Strong Midwest wholesale broker relationships are required. Territory includes Midwest United States. Depending upon experience, we could consider this a Senior or Executive Underwriter level position. Job Responsibilities Underwrites targeted new and renewal business by reviewing and analyzing insured's (or prospective insured's) applications, financials, loss history, and all other pertinent information at the direction of the manager. Reviews and negotiates policy terms and conditions. Establishes and maintains strong professional and personal relationships with the regional wholesale brokerage community to facilitate growth of the Financial Lines book, with the goal of driving new business and maintaining profitable/critical renewals. Makes independent marketing calls to brokers and prospective insureds. Contributes to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence. Performs related duties as requested including report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the product line unit. 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. RPLU 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 the 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. 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. Benefits We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well‑being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit Equal Opportunity Employer Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Fair Chance Notices California Los Angeles Incorporated Los Angeles Unincorporated Philadelphia San Francisco #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Mutual Insurance