Senior Underwriter

Use your resume to have jobs recommended that align with your skills.Upload your resume- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are recommended## Job Description#### Job CategoryUnderwriting#### Typical Starting Salary$80,000 to $130,000#### Minimum Salary$67,000.00#### Maximum Salary$157,000.00#### ScheduleFull-Time#### Flexible Time Off Annual Accrual - days20#### Application Deadline10-12-2026#### Travel10%-**Description**Great underwriters know how to balance data analytics with human intuition. If you like both quantitative and qualitative reasoning, enjoy the challenge and autonomy of managing your own accounts - at a company that offers competitive compensation and benefits, then consider joining the underwriting department at Liberty Mutual.As an **Inland Marine Underwriter** in property casualty insurance, you'll develop, grow and maintain diversified books of business while working closely with agents and brokers to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions and negotiate deals that maximize profitability and meet business goals.**\\*This is a ranged posting and level offered will be based on candidate experience at manager discretion.\\*****\\*\\*Ideal candidate will be located in Northern California; we're also open to candidates based anywhere in the Pacific time zone, as well as western Mountain time zone states.\\*\\*****We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you're a:*** **Strategic Account Manager**: As part of your portfolio strategy, you'll ensure a profitable **Inland Marine** book of business by writing new accounts and growing successful agent and broker relationships and pursuing renewals* **Problem solver**: You'll crunch the numbers and review the data to determine risk selection, premiums, policies and conditions, as well as identify opportunities for improved growth, profit and diversification* **Clear communicator**: You'll maintain and nurture successful relationships with agents and brokers, while presenting proposals, negotiating deals and obtaining approvals* **Collaborative teammate**: Contributing to overall team success, you'll mentor underwriters in both a technical and professional capacity - sharing best practices and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement* **Conscientious professional**: Understanding that the deal isn't done until the paperwork is complete, you'll document account reviews, state-compliant sign-offs and referrals, letters of authority and follow underwriting guidelines**Ideal Experience Includes:*** An aptitude for building rewarding relationships with agents and brokers, peer underwriters, underwriting assistants, and junior underwriters* Understanding of contract language, including regulatory and policy differences among applicable states* Familiarity with continuous improvement processes and tools* Excellent communication skills* Strong desk management, collaboration, and underwriting discipline**Qualifications*** Intermediate-level knowledge of insurance products/coverage, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control/risk engineering; marketing/selling techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance* Advanced-level knowledge of underwriting, pricing, risk selection, territory management.* Ability to apply underwriting/appetite, tools, systems, and resources to achieve goals, solve complex problems, establish and build healthy working relationships, participate in mentoring relationships, and negotiate as normally acquired through a related bachelor`s degree or 5-8 years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred;* CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.**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.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. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: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**## Get MatchedUpload your resume to have jobs recommended that align with your skills. Uploading your resume is not a formal application for employment.### Popular Skills of Previous Hires* Insurance* Finance### Job titles of previous hiresClaims SpecialistUnderwriterUnderwriting ManagerSenior UnderwriterCommercial Underwriter## Perks and Benefits### Competitive CompensationOur compensation programs are designed to deliver above-market pay if you perform well, and significantly above that for exceptional performance over time. Virtually every employee is eligible for some type of variable incentive pay in addition to his or her base pay.### Flexible Work ArrangementsWe understand the role work-life balance plays in your ability to stay energized and engaged. So we place an emphasis on regular hours, flex scheduling, and generous time off through paid holidays, vacation days, and more.### Top-Notch Retirement PlanWe help you prepare for the future through our 401(k) plan. Our plan provides a 100% match for up to 5% per pay period and an additional 3% annual match for all employees employed on 12/31 each year.### Career DevelopmentFrom regular coaching and planning to paid training, licensing, and tuition reimbursement for approved courses, we're dedicated to your continued growth, because we know it leads to continued success### Health & WellnessYou'll have access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a host of other insurance and wellness benefits - including progressive parental benefits and support.### Commitment to an inclusive environmentLiberty Mutual fosters an inclusive workplace where employees and customers of all backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.### Customer first mentalityYour ability to prioritize the needs of our customers will always be embraced and appreciated.### Continuous improvement and innovationOur teams are constantly experimenting with new ways to protect our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Mutual Group