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Senior Underwriter, Middle Markets - Military Veterans

at Liberty Mutual Insurance Group

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.


Description

 

Our middle market underwriters focus on answering two fundamental questions.  Should we write a policy for a particular customer?  What is a fair price for the risk we would incur by writing the policy?  On the surface, these questions may seem straightforward. Still, as a Liberty Mutual Insurance underwriter, you will have a curiosity that propels you to dig deeper for the answers. You will rely on your strong analytic, communication, and negotiation skills and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.  Middle Market Underwriters are natural problem solvers who want to know our customers and how we can profitably accept the risks that our policies cover. 

 

As a Middle Market Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for developing, growing, and maintaining a profitable, diversified book of business through marketing, underwriting decision-making, building mutually beneficial agent/broker relationships and establishing a marker-facing leadership presence, and application of underwriting tools, systems, and expert resources. Guides/mentors less experienced underwriters in their respective areas of expertise, including regular employee coaching with feedback to the manager on the employee's progress. 

  

Responsibilities:

 

  • Risk Selection: Reviews, rates, underwrites, evaluates, or assesses the business applying for insurance 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. Your decisions in this area will directly impact our ability to profitably accept the risks that our policies cover.
  • Agent/Broker Relationships: Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focus on supporting Agents' and Brokers' objectives. Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with Agents and Brokers to facilitate the marketing of products through responsive service, site visits, in-person renewal meetings, or enhanced knowledge of their customers' businesses. Develop a strong personal brand to build and maintain a long-term quality pipeline with Agents/Brokers.
  • Portfolio Management: Manages a book of business by analyzing the portfolio, identifying areas of opportunity for improved growth, profit, and diversification, and executing marketing plans to increase market share by attending and making marketing calls to brokers to market and cross-market.
  • Documenting the Deal: Document files in a way that reflects a solid thought process and decision-making through comprehensive account reviews, sign-offs, and referrals that comply with state regulations, letters of authority, and underwriting guidelines.
  • Leadership: Formally and informally guides, mentors, and coaches underwriters and account analysts in technical and professional skills.
  • Continuous Improvement: Actively participates in continuous improvement by leading problem-solving activities and using continuous improvement tools to support the team's work. This ensures that our underwriting processes are constantly evolving and improving.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
  • A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience
  • CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred
  • Proven 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 techniques
  • Must 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 issues
  • Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business
About Us

This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.

At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.

Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion

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: https://LMI.co/Benefits

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
  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles
  • Philadelphia

Potomac, MD

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group

At Liberty Mutual, we're proud to support these military service members and veterans who protect our communities, as well as their families. And we recognize the unique abilities this highly regarded group of individuals brings to our organization. More than 400,000 service members enter the civilian workforce each year, and we celebrate all they have to offer with benefits and programs that help them build fulfilling careers. That's why we have been consistently named a top workplace for veterans and military personnel year over year. Our benefits range from 30 days of paid military leave for our Guard and Reserve members to our military specific Employee Resource Group, Valor, which has over 3,000 members and offers 1-to-1 mentorship, and more.

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people and businesses embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

In business since 1912, and headquartered in Boston, today we are the sixth largest global property and casualty insurer based on 2020 gross written premium. We also rank 78 on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the US based on 2021 revenue. As of December 31, 2021, we had $48.2 billion in annual consolidated revenue.

We employ over 45,000 people in 29 countries and economies around the world. We offer a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, specialty lines, reinsurance, commercial multiple-peril, workers compensation, commercial automobile, general liability, surety, and commercial property.

For more information, visit www.libertymutualinsurance.com.

Belief

  • We believe progress happens when people feel secure.
  • Our belief represents the driving convictions we have about people and the world.

Purpose

  • We exist to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
  • Our purpose serves as the organizational North Star that defines and guides everything we do.

Promise

  • We promise protection for the unexpected, delivered with care.
  • Our promise describes what we do and how we do it differently.

Benefits

Passion has its benefits. At Liberty Mutual, we value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better. And it is our privilege to offer you benefits that support your life and well-being.

  • Health
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • DentalVisionDisability Insurance (both short- and long-term)
  • Life Insurance (for you and your family)
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), including dependent care resources
  • Retirement Benefit (pension) Plan
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Other valuable benefits
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