Liberty Mutual

Executive Underwriter

Liberty Mutual • $110K — $130K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in Business or equivalent required.
  • 7-10 years of progressive underwriting experience necessary.
  • CPCU or similar insurance designation preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills for risk evaluation required.
  • Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills with stakeholders essential.
  • Familiarity with advanced technical underwriting issues required.
  • History of developing profitable underwriting business essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of brokers, agents, and clients effectively.
  • Maintain and build relationships with market participants.
  • Contribute to product development and strategic execution.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
  • Collaborate with various internal teams for smooth processes.
  • Mentor junior underwriters through knowledge sharing.
  • Analyze portfolio performance and identify emerging trends.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options available.
  • 401(k) plan with company match offered.
  • Paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements possibly available.
Full Job Description
Description
As an Executive Underwriter specializing in Wholesale Excess & Surplus (E&S) Casualty, you will underwrite policies within delegated authority, exercising sound judgment and analytical rigor to assess and price complex risks. This role requires making data-driven decisions based on available information, ensuring alignment with underwriting standards and profitability goals. In certain North American markets, you will frequently handle complex or unusual risks, including high-value policies and accounts requiring nuanced analysis. Key Responsibilities
  • Portfolio Management: Oversees a portfolio of brokers, agents, and clients, leveraging market insights to develop and maintain profitable business. Acts as a trusted representative of Liberty Mutual in all interactions.
  • Market Presence & Relationship Building: Maintains strong relationships with agents and brokers, actively seeking opportunities to deepen existing partnerships and cultivate new ones.
  • Strategic Contribution: Provides input on product development and participates in execution strategies. Contributes to team initiatives such as process and tool enhancements.
  • Regulatory Awareness: Understands and applies relevant legislation and regulatory requirements to underwriting decisions and practices.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with internal stakeholders, including Underwriting Support, Claims, Actuarial, and Directors of Underwriting across GRS North America, to ensure seamless execution and alignment.
  • Mentorship & Development: Supports the growth of junior underwriters and new hires through guidance and knowledge sharing (non-managerial capacity).
  • Portfolio Analysis & Trend Recognition: May analyze departmental portfolio performance and recommend improvements. Identifies and communicates emerging risk trends within the line of business.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
  • A minimum of 7 years expected, typically 10 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experience
  • CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred
  • Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives to other persons in the organization for underwriting or training purposes
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
  • Must demonstrate comprehension of most 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
  • California
  • Los Angeles Incorporated
  • Los Angeles Unincorporated
  • Philadelphia
  • San Francisco

About Liberty Mutual

Since 1912, Liberty Mutual Insurance have committed theirselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services to meet their customers' ever-changing needs. Their delivery on this commitment is the reason they're now the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2012 direct premium written according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Liberty Mutual Careers

Join the vibrant team at Liberty Mutual, a leading global insurance company, where your career is in your hands. At Liberty Mutual, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. With a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, this is where your professional journey can truly flourish.

Work You’ll Do

At Liberty Mutual, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to empowering people to live safer, more secure lives. Whether you’re interested in a position in claims handling, underwriting, or customer service, you’ll find a platform here to enhance your skills and push the boundaries of what you can achieve.

Explore Our Job Opportunities

Liberty Mutual offers a range of career paths for both seasoned professionals and those just starting out. Our internship programs provide invaluable hands-on experience, helping to bridge the gap between education and full-time employment. For those seeking to grow their career, we offer positions that challenge and inspire, backed by benefits that support both professional and personal growth.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Liberty Mutual. We encourage our team to bring fresh ideas that drive industry leadership and improve customer experiences. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals who are keen on developing solutions that lead the market.

Develop Your Career

Liberty Mutual is deeply invested in the professional development of its employees. With comprehensive diversity training and leadership programs, we prepare you to take on leadership roles within the company. Networking opportunities within the company can lead to mentorship and further career advancement.

Benefits of Joining Liberty Mutual

Working at Liberty Mutual comes with numerous benefits. From competitive salaries to health and wellness programs, we ensure our team members are well taken care of. More than just a job, a position at Liberty Mutual is a stepping stone to a fulfilling career.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Liberty Mutual. We are actively hiring and looking for individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. Enhance your resume, prepare for your interview, and become part of a company that values your unique skills and vision.

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Liberty Mutual: A Place to Grow, Innovate, and Lead

Discover how you can make a difference. Visit our careers page to find the position that’s right for you and join a team that’s committed to growth, leadership, and innovation. At Liberty Mutual, your career is what you make it.
Learn more about Liberty Mutual
Size
45,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1912
* Ladders Estimates

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