Underwriter

Underwriting Team MemberJoin a high-impact underwriting team focused on building and growing a profitable, diversified Public Entity and Education portfolio. In this role, you will combine technical underwriting expertise, strategic market insight, and strong agent/broker relationships to help drive business growth and portfolio performance. You'll serve as a trusted subject matter expert on multi-line business, including professional liability, while collaborating closely with internal partners on key initiatives that shape the business. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact, mentor emerging talent, and help influence underwriting strategy in a dynamic, market-facing role.Responsibilities:Reviews, evaluates, and underwrites new and renewal business by assessing risk quality, determining premium and coverage terms, obtaining approvals as needed, and presenting proposals to agents and brokers. Negotiates terms and conditions to secure profitable business within authority and underwriting guidelines.Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with Agents and Brokers to facilitate marketing of products, through responsive service, site visits, in person renewal meetings or enhanced knowledge of their customers businesses.Builds a strong market presence and maintains strong relationships with agents and brokers to support profitable growth, enhance market visibility, and strengthen long-term pipeline quality.Manages a complex portfolio by analyzing performance, identifying growth and profitability opportunities, and executing targeted marketing and cross-marketing strategies to improve market share, diversification, and retention.Documents underwriting decisions clearly and thoroughly to reflect sound judgment, compliance with state regulations, letter of authority, and underwriting guidelines. Maintains strong file quality through account reviews, referrals, and sign-offs.Provides technical and professional coaching to underwriters and account analysts, sharing expertise and contributing to the development of underwriting talent.Serves as a resource for complex underwriting questions and provides feedback to management on employee progress and development needs.Partners with leadership on influencing underwriting standards.Participates in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve underwriting efficiency, and enhance team performance.Qualifications:Degree in Business or equivalent typically requiredA minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experienceCPCU or professional insurance designation preferredProven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects of the underwriting process, and proficiency in the use of qualitative and quantitative tools and techniquesMust demonstrate comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows to properly manage or administer those issuesProven track record of developing and underwriting profitable businessAbout Us: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. 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.CaliforniaLos Angeles IncorporatedLos Angeles UnincorporatedPhiladelphiaSan Francisco