Liberty Mutual Insurance
Senior Underwriting Officer, North American Specialty Casualty
Liberty Mutual Insurance, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
Senior Underwriting Officer, North American Specialty Casualty
Base pay range:
$96,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
Description As a member of the NAS E&S Casualty leadership team, you will contribute to the growth and profitability of the casualty business through expert advisory and underwriting support. In addition to being responsible for product and forms adherence to North American best practices, this role will facilitate innovative product solutions and modification to policy language to meet the needs of unique risks present in the E&S market. You will manage highly complex underwriting accounts and assist the staff in triaging opportunities, comprehensively and creatively structuring deals, and enabling staff development in underwriting best practices and product expertise. Requires an extensive level of knowledge in assigned product lines and technical knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, procedures and techniques.
Responsibilities
Assist Underwriters and Regional Managers in underwriting of new and renewal business accounts by reviewing and analyzing insureds’ (or prospective insureds’) loss history, financials, and other pertinent information.
Hold authority and assist in managing complex accounts and handling referrals from underwriting teams as needed.
Serve as a liaison between Underwriting and support functions such as Claims, Legal, Product/Underwriting Strategy, and the Office of Underwriting.
Assist in the creation, review, evaluation, cascade and recommended modifications to underwriting guidelines.
Lead monthly renewal huddles and new business roundtables to facilitate topline growth while fostering staff development in areas of critical thinking, technical acumen and solution orientation.
Provide significant input to the development of product capabilities, services, and geographic focus.
Communicate with other product line leaders to provide high level customer service.
Review and help to negotiate policy terms and conditions.
Assist other members of the business including Underwriters, Account Analysts and Regional Managers in product line and/or technical knowledge and development.
Perform related duties as requested to include market/broker/insured engagement, report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the various product lines.
Share all aspects related to the bottom‑line performance of the various product lines.
Qualifications
Degree in Business or equivalent typically required.
Minimum of 10 years progressive underwriting experience expected, including a minimum of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience, preferred.
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.
Proven analytical ability to evaluate high‑impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners required.
Must possess strong leadership skills, development of people, strategic thinking, sustained effective portfolio management and profitable growth, communication skills, decision‑making skills, results‑oriented, industrious, innovative, problem‑solving skills, coaching and mentoring skills, and negotiating skills.
About Us As a purpose‑driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit:
https://LMI.co/Benefits
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
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
Industries Insurance
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$96,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
Description As a member of the NAS E&S Casualty leadership team, you will contribute to the growth and profitability of the casualty business through expert advisory and underwriting support. In addition to being responsible for product and forms adherence to North American best practices, this role will facilitate innovative product solutions and modification to policy language to meet the needs of unique risks present in the E&S market. You will manage highly complex underwriting accounts and assist the staff in triaging opportunities, comprehensively and creatively structuring deals, and enabling staff development in underwriting best practices and product expertise. Requires an extensive level of knowledge in assigned product lines and technical knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, procedures and techniques.
Responsibilities
Assist Underwriters and Regional Managers in underwriting of new and renewal business accounts by reviewing and analyzing insureds’ (or prospective insureds’) loss history, financials, and other pertinent information.
Hold authority and assist in managing complex accounts and handling referrals from underwriting teams as needed.
Serve as a liaison between Underwriting and support functions such as Claims, Legal, Product/Underwriting Strategy, and the Office of Underwriting.
Assist in the creation, review, evaluation, cascade and recommended modifications to underwriting guidelines.
Lead monthly renewal huddles and new business roundtables to facilitate topline growth while fostering staff development in areas of critical thinking, technical acumen and solution orientation.
Provide significant input to the development of product capabilities, services, and geographic focus.
Communicate with other product line leaders to provide high level customer service.
Review and help to negotiate policy terms and conditions.
Assist other members of the business including Underwriters, Account Analysts and Regional Managers in product line and/or technical knowledge and development.
Perform related duties as requested to include market/broker/insured engagement, report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the various product lines.
Share all aspects related to the bottom‑line performance of the various product lines.
Qualifications
Degree in Business or equivalent typically required.
Minimum of 10 years progressive underwriting experience expected, including a minimum of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience, preferred.
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.
Proven analytical ability to evaluate high‑impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners required.
Must possess strong leadership skills, development of people, strategic thinking, sustained effective portfolio management and profitable growth, communication skills, decision‑making skills, results‑oriented, industrious, innovative, problem‑solving skills, coaching and mentoring skills, and negotiating skills.
About Us As a purpose‑driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit:
https://LMI.co/Benefits
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
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
Industries Insurance
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