Executive Underwriter, Wholesale Cyber Technology

Liberty Mutual Insurance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance seeks a highly motivated Cyber and Technology Professional Liability underwriter for our New York City or Chicago offices. The role blends analytical and sales skills to grow and profit assigned specialty lines.

Under general supervision, you will market, underwrite, and manage the cyber/technology liability book, collaborate with brokers and agents, travel for client and broker meetings, and mentor junior underwriters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of insurance experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt quickly, and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate or assess risks, determine premiums and terms.
• Develop broker relationships and market the Cyber/Technology liability product.
• Manage a book of business, growth, profitability, and broker strategy.
• Articulate Liberty Mutual's services and compare to competitors.
• Collaborate with other underwriters, managers and claims analysts for service.
• Document decisions and referrals with thorough reviews and sign-offs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Learning agility

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU or RPLU designation

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with good analytical and sales skills for a Cyber and Technology Professional Liability underwriting position in our New York City or Chicago offices.

Under general supervision, contributes to the growth and profitability of assigned specialty product line(s) through marketing, underwriting, and managing the Cyber/Technology Liability product. Some risks may require special handling or unusual coverages, including manuscript policy development. Travel to take client meetings and broker meetings. Demonstrates functional technical knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, procedures, and techniques, including coverage issues, product lines, marketing, relevant systems, and competition in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Risk Selection: evaluates or assesses the business applying for insurance by qualifying accounts; identifying, selecting and assessing risks; determining the premium, policy terms and conditions; loss history review; financials review; 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 Agents and Brokers objectives through successful negotiations. Develops and maintains the relationship through responsive service, site visits, in person renewal meetings or enhanced knowledge of their customers businesses. Includes independently marketing Ironshore product to brokers. Travel to take client meetings and broker meetings.
• 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 with preferred brokers. Includes new business goals
• Service Value Proposition: Understands and articulates the specialized services Ironshore can offer our Cyber/Technology liability insureds and how they compare to those provided by our competitors.
• Contributes to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence.
• Communicates with other product line underwriters, managers and claims analysts in order to provide comprehensive customer service.
• Performs related duties as requested to include, report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the product line unit.
• Leadership: Formally guides, mentors, and coaches underwriters in both technical and professional skills. Demonstrates an area of expertise and provides regular updates to other underwriters.
• 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
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participates in continuous improvement by fully engaging in daily huddles, generating suggestions, following appropriate procedures and work principles, participating in problem solving activities, and using continuous improvement tools to support the work of the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of insurance experience.
• Ability to develop strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.
• Ability to prioritize, strong organizational skills, and ability to navigate computers quickly are preferred.
• An insurance-specific designation, including CPCU or RPLU, is preferred but not required

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.

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://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/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.

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.

Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco