Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine

Liberty Mutual Insurance; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will reside in Northern California or in the Pacific time zone; the role supports collaboration across the underwriting team with autonomy and professional growth

Qualifications

• Requires related bachelor’s degree or 5–8 years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred.
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contract language, regulatory and policy differences across states.

Responsibilities

• Develop, grow and maintain diversified Inland Marine books of business.
• Work closely with agents and brokers to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions and negotiate deals.
• Mentor underwriters and share best practices within the team.
• Document account reviews, state‑compliant sign-offs and referrals in accordance with underwriting guidelines.

Skills

Relationship building

Regulatory knowledge

Continuous improvement

Communication

Desk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CPCU 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.

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.

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 Northern California; we're also open to candidates based anywhere in the Pacific time zone, as well as western Mountain time zone states.**

We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you’re a:

• 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

Ideal Experience Includes

• An aptitude for building rewarding relationships with agents and brokers, peer underwriters, underwriting assistants, and junior underwriters
• Understanding of contract language, including regulatory and policy differences among applicable states
• Familiarity with continuous improvement processes and tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong desk management, collaboration, and underwriting discipline

Qualifications

• Intermediate‑level knowledge of insurance products/coverage, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control/risk engineering; marketing/selling techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance
• Advanced‑level knowledge of underwriting, pricing, risk selection, territory management.
• Ability to apply underwriting/appetite, tools, systems, and resources to achieve goals, solve complex problems, establish and build healthy working relationships, participate in mentoring relationships, and negotiate as normally acquired through a related bachelor`s degree or 5-8 years of commercial lines underwriting experience preferred;
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.

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.

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.

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.

Fair Chance Notices

• California
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• Los Angeles Unincorporated
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