Underwriter

Underwriting Specialist

Assesses risks and makes recommendations for underwriting decisions with support and guidance from leadership as needed, while developing underwriting skills and building critical internal and external relationships. Environmental education or experience is preferred. Successful candidates also demonstrate strong business acumen, sales orientation, and ability to build broker partnerships and drive growth.

Responsibilities

Focuses on building relationships with key external parties (brokers, agents). Manages portfolio of brokers/agents in parts of GRS where complexity and line size differ little between policies. Develops underwriting skills and builds relationships with internal stakeholders and partners (e.g., UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Directors of Underwriting in GRS North America, etc.), uses understanding of how these teams work together to inform underwriting decisions. Continues building underwriting expertise using both internal and external resources. Executes, and may contribute to, marketing plans. Contributes to team projects (e.g., process / tool improvement). May contribute to the analysis of team’s portfolio. May manage the quality of data within relevant systems for the book of business that the team is responsible for underwriting. May provide on-the-job support for new hires.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
• At least 1 year, typically 1.5 or more years, of underwriting experience and/or other related business experience
• Actively pursuing professional insurance designations
• Ability to successfully develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships
• Demonstrated analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within defined authority
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required with ability to successfully develop and maintain productive producer/customer relationships
• When applicable, successful completion of certifications

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.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

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.

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