Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine

Liberty Mutual Insurance; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance is seeking an Inland Marine Underwriter to balance data analytics with human judgment while managing a diversified book of Inland Marine business. You will work with agents and brokers to assess risks, set premiums, and negotiate terms that align with profitability and business goals.

This role offers potential for remote work for experienced underwriters outside the primary territory, with location flexibility and a focus on strategic account growth across qualifying

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with multi-line insurance products.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Manager: write new accounts, grow agent/broker relationships, pursue renewals.
• Problem solver: crunch numbers and review data to determine risk, premiums, policies and conditions.
• Clear communicator: present proposals, negotiate deals, obtain approvals with agents/brokers.
• Collaborative teammate: mentor underwriters, share best practices, drive continuous improvement.
• Conscientious professional: documentation, state sign-offs, referrals, letters of authority, underwriting guidelines.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Territory management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CPCU or related designation preferred

Job description

Description

Great underwriters know how to balance data analytics with human intuition. If you like both quantitative and qualitative reasoning, enjoy the challenge and autonomy of managing your own accounts—at a company that offers competitive compensation and benefits, then consider joining the underwriting department at Liberty Mutual.

Great underwriters know how to balance data analytics with human intuition. If you like both quantitative and qualitative reasoning, enjoy the challenge and autonomy of managing your own accounts—at a company that offers competitive compensation and benefits, then consider joining the underwriting department at Liberty Mutual. As an Inland Marine Underwriter in property casualty insurance, you’ll develop, grow and maintain diversified books of business while working closely with agents and brokers to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions and negotiate deals that maximize profitability and meet business goals.

This is a ranged posting and level offered will be based on candidate experience at manager discretion.

• Ideal candidate will be located in the mountain zone. However, the position is open for a remote experienced underwriter outside of the territory**

• Strategic Account Manager: As part of your portfolio strategy, you’ll ensure a profitable Inland Marine book of business by writing new accounts and growing successful agent and broker relationships and pursuing renewals
• Problem solver: You’ll crunch the numbers and review the data to determine risk selection, premiums, policies and conditions, as well as identify opportunities for improved growth, profit and diversification
• Clear communicator: You’ll maintain and nurture successful relationships with agents and brokers, while presenting proposals, negotiating deals and obtaining approvals
• Collaborative teammate: Contributing to overall team success, you’ll mentor underwriters in both a technical and professional capacity—sharing best practices and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Conscientious professional: Understanding that the deal isn’t done until the paperwork is complete, you’ll document account reviews, state-compliant sign-offs and referrals, letters of authority and follow underwriting guidelines

Qualifications

Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience with multi-line insurance products

Skills

• Analytical, problem-solving capabilities
• Strong territory management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• An aptitude for building rewarding relationships with agents and brokers, peer underwriters, underwriting assistants, and junior underwriters

Knowledge

• Command of insurance finance and actuarial concepts
• Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance products, underwriting, risk selection, pricing and marketplaces, as well as regulatory issues in relevant territories
• Understanding of contract language, including regulatory and policy differences among applicable states
• Familiarity with continuous improvement processes and tools

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Chartered Property Casual Underwriter or other professional insurance designation preferred

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.
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.

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