Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Construction

Liberty Mutual Insurance; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Underwriter to enhance growth within the Southeast region. This hybrid role involves managing a complex portfolio, assessing risks, and fostering strong relationships with agents and brokers. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in underwriting and risk management, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a purpose-driven organization that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, ensuring you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of insurance products and underwriting.
• 3-10 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in specialty construction casualty underwriting.
• Manage relationships with Key Agents and Brokers.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk Management

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Insurance Products Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPCU or Professional Insurance Designation

Tools

Insurance Underwriting Tools

Job description

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

Join our thriving Construction team! We are seeking a committed specialty construction casualty Senior Underwriter to drive growth in the Southeast region. Our team handles specialized knowledge of construction and risk management, catering to Middle Market to National Account-sized casualty construction business. As part of Liberty Mutual, you'll have the opportunity to work on primary casualty and property lines coverages, fostering underwriter judgment and local decision-making. If you're a talented commercial insurance underwriter with construction expertise, confidence, and a deal-oriented mindset, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

This would be considered a Hybrid role in the posted office location.

• 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.
• Agent/Broker Relationships: Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focus on supporting Key Agents and Brokers objectives. Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with Key Agents and Brokers to facilitate marketing of products, through responsive service, site visits, in-person renewal meetings, or enhanced knowledge of their customers' businesses. Develops strong personal brand to build and maintain a long-term quality pipeline with Key Agents/Brokers.
• Portfolio Management: Manages a sizable and complex 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 making marketing calls to preferred brokers to market and cross market. Provides input to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence.
• Documenting the Deal: Documents 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, letter of authority, and underwriting guidelines.
• Leadership: Formally guides, mentors, and coaches underwriters and account analysts in both technical and professional skills. Demonstrates multiple areas of expertise and provides regular updates to other underwriters.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participates in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, participating in problem solving activities, and using continuous improvement tools to support the work of the team.

Qualifications

• Intermediate-level knowledge of insurance products/coverage, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control/risk engineering; marketing techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance; advanced-level knowledge of territory management.
• Ability to apply underwriting/appetite, tools, systems, and resources to achieve goals, solve complex problems, establish and build healthy working relationships, exceed in mentoring relationships, and negotiate as normally acquired and a related bachelor’s degree, three to ten years of relevant experience preferred; CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred.

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. 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 embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage. 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.

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