Underwriting Manager, Energy

Responsibilities

• Manages and develops a small team of Energy Underwriters, with responsibility for talent attraction, onboarding, coaching, employee development, compensation recommendations, performance management, engagement, and communication of underwriting strategy and business priorities.
• Maintains direct underwriting responsibility for a book of Energy business, evaluating new business, renewals, referrals, and policy changes across areas such as power generation, renewable energy, oil and gas, utilities, infrastructure, and related industrial risks.
• Underwrites complex Energy risks within established authority and appetite, balancing profitability, growth, pricing, terms and conditions, capacity, risk selection, and portfolio diversification.
• Oversees underwriting execution for the team by administering and monitoring underwriting rules, guidelines, referral practices, documentation standards, and delegated authority requirements.
• Analyzes the quality and performance of policies underwritten by the team through file reviews, portfolio monitoring, and review of key indicators such as profitability, rate adequacy, retention, exposure growth, loss trends, and risk mix.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with brokers, agents, clients, and internal partners, maintaining a visible market presence and leveraging these relationships to support team objectives, profitable growth, and expansion of professional networks.
• Contributes proactively to initiatives beyond the immediate team, represents Liberty Mutuals value proposition across the business and market, supports continuous improvement, may cover for the manager as needed, and continues to build people-management and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
• 7 years progressive underwriting experience expected
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred
• Proven analytical ability to evaluate underwriting risks within scope of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information
• Capability to mentor and share information with less experienced employees for underwriting and training purposes
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners required

About Us

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.

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