Senior Environmental Casualty Underwriter

About the role

Underwrites policies within underwriting authority, with limited guidance from leadership as needed. Makes decisions on whether to underwrite business by making analytical, data-driven decisions based on data and information provided, including pricing the risk. In parts of North America more likely to underwrite complex or unusual policies—or those of high individual line size—policies assessed will include those of some complexity.

Responsibilities

• Manages portfolio of brokers, agents, and clients.
• Leverages market presence and knowledge to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty.
• Maintains a strong market presence, including established relationships with agents and brokers, and looks to strengthen these relationships while developing new ones.
• Contributes ideas for product development and participates in development and execution.
• Contributes to team projects (e.g., process or tool improvement).
• Understands the work implications of relevant legislation and regulation.
• Collaborates effectively across teams, stakeholders, and partners (e.g., UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Directors of Underwriting in GRS North America).
• Mentors junior underwriters and new hires (not as a line manager).
• May analyze the department’s portfolio and make suggestions for development.
• May recognize and communicate emerging trends of exposures within line of business expertise.

Requirements

• 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, including 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 or workflows to properly manage or administer those issues.
• Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business.

About 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.

Pay

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 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.

Benefits

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to making things better, and we put people first by offering benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings, visit Liberty Mutual Benefits.