Senior Underwriter - Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice Group

Great underwriters know that the best decisions come from blending analytical thinking with real market instincts. If you thrive on the challenge of growing a book of business, building influential broker relationships, and making your mark in a specialty vertical, this is your opportunity. Key Responsibilities Book of Business Development: Develop, grow, and maintain a profitable, diversified book of primary casualty business through sound underwriting decisions, strong agent/broker relationships, and effective use of underwriting tools and resources. Mentor less experienced underwriters in technical and professional skills. Risk Selection: Evaluate opportunities by qualifying accounts, identifying, selecting and assessing risks, determining the premium, policy terms and conditions, obtaining approvals, creating/presenting the proposal to the agent/broker, and successfully negotiating deals. Agent/Broker Relationships: Market to an assigned territory targeting healthcare and life science accounts. Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers through responsive service, site visits, and in-person meetings. Partner across markets to deliver holistic account solutions. Portfolio Management: Analyze and manage a complex book of business, identifying opportunities for growth, profit improvement, and diversification. Execute targeted marketing plans and use pricing models to ensure portfolio profitability. Service Value Proposition: Clearly articulate the specialized services Liberty Mutual offers healthcare insureds relative to competitors. Documenting the Deal: Maintain thorough file documentation that reflects sound decision-making through account reviews, sign-offs, and referrals in compliance with state regulations and underwriting guidelines. Leadership: Mentor and coach underwriters on technical and professional skills. Share subject matter expertise and provide regular insights to the broader underwriting team. Continuous Improvement: Actively engage in daily huddles, problem‑solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to support team performance and operational excellence. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent typically required. 3 to 7 years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred, with a proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business. CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred. Analytical ability across all phases of the underwriting process with proficiency in qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques. Must demonstrate knowledge of underwriting, pricing, risk selection, and territory management. Strong negotiation, relationship‑building, and mentoring skills with the ability to apply underwriting tools and appetite to achieve goals and solve complex problems. Pay Philosophy and Benefits The starting salary range for this role is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees across the national market and provides opportunities for progression. Compensation may include a commission and/or bonus plan varying by role. Liberty Mutual offers comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, and professional development opportunities. For more information see our benefits page (link removed for compliance). 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 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