Senior Underwriter, Public Entity

Liberty Mutual Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work

Retirement plan

Career development

Health benefits

Inclusive culture

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join a high-impact team focused on Public Entity and Education portfolios. You will blend technical underwriting, market insight, and broker relationships to drive growth.

Responsibilities include risk selection, portfolio management, client engagement, and mentoring of junior staff in a dynamic, market-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Risk Selection: reviews, evaluates, and underwrites new and renewal business, negotiating terms to secure profitable deals.
• External Market Presence: builds relationships with Agents and Brokers to market products through visits and meetings.
• Portfolio Management: analyzes performance and drives growth and profitability.
• Documenting the Deal: records underwriting decisions clearly, ensuring compliance and policy adherence.
• Leadership: coaches underwriters and analysts, shaping talent and standards.
• Continuous Improvement: identifies ways to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Skills

Underwriting

Insurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

# Welcome to the Liberty Mutual Insurance Career CenterUpload your resume to have jobs recommended that may align with your skills.Use your resume to have jobs recommended that align with your skills.Upload your resume- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are recommended## Job Description#### Job CategoryUnderwriting#### Typical Starting Salary96,500-166,500#### Minimum Salary$69,000.00#### Maximum Salary$197,000.00#### ScheduleFull-Time#### Education LevelBachelor's Degree#### Flexible Time Off Annual Accrual - days20#### Travel25%-**Description**Join a high-impact underwriting team focused on building and growing a profitable, diversified Public Entity and Education portfolio. In this role, you will combine technical underwriting expertise, strategic market insight, and strong agent/broker relationships to help drive business growth and portfolio performance. You'll serve as a trusted subject matter expert on multi-line business, including professional liability, while collaborating closely with internal partners on key initiatives that shape the business. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact, mentor emerging talent, and help influence underwriting strategy in a dynamic, market-facing role.**Responsibilities:****Risk Selection:*** Reviews, evaluates, and underwrites new and renewal business by assessing risk quality, determining premium and coverage terms, obtaining approvals as needed, and presenting proposals to agents and brokers. Negotiates terms and conditions to secure profitable business within authority and underwriting guidelines.**External Market Presence:*** Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with Agents and Brokers to facilitate marketing of products, through responsive service, site visits, in person renewal meetings or enhanced knowledge of their customers businesses.* Builds a strong market presence and maintains strong relationships with agents and brokers to support profitable growth, enhance market visibility, and strengthen long-term pipeline quality* Maintains a high level of responsiveness and provides effective service through renewal meetings, site visits, and other market-facing interactions.**Portfolio Management:*** Manages a complex portfolio by analyzing performance, identifying growth and profitability opportunities, and executing targeted marketing and cross-marketing strategies to improve market share, diversification, and retention.**Documenting the Deal:*** Documents underwriting decisions clearly and thoroughly to reflect sound judgment, compliance with state regulations, letter of authority, and underwriting guidelines. Maintains strong file quality through account reviews, referrals, and sign-offs.**Leadership:*** Provides technical and professional coaching to underwriters and account analysts, sharing expertise and contributing to the development of underwriting talent.* Serves as a resource for complex underwriting questions and provides feedback to management on employee progress and development needs.* Partners with leadership on influencing underwriting standards**Continuous Improvement:*** Participates in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve underwriting efficiency, and enhance team performance.**Qualifications****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: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**## Get MatchedUpload your resume to have jobs recommended that align with your skills. Uploading your resume is not a formal application for employment.### Popular Skills of Previous Hires* Underwriting* Insurance### Job titles of previous hiresUnderwriterUnderwriting ManagerSenior UnderwriterCommercial UnderwriterSenior Broker## Perks and Benefits### Competitive CompensationOur compensation programs are designed to deliver above-market pay if you perform well, and significantly above that for exceptional performance over time. Virtually every employee is eligible for some type of variable incentive pay in addition to his or her base pay.### Flexible Work ArrangementsWe understand the role work-life balance plays in your ability to stay energized and engaged. So we place an emphasis on regular hours, flex scheduling, and generous time off through paid holidays, vacation days, and more.### Top-Notch Retirement PlanWe help you prepare for the future through our 401(k) plan. Our plan provides a 100% match for up to 5% per pay period and an additional 3% annual match for all employees employed on 12/31 each year.### Career DevelopmentFrom regular coaching and planning to paid training, licensing, and tuition reimbursement for approved courses, we're dedicated to your continued growth, because we know it leads to continued success### Health & WellnessYou'll have access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a host of other insurance and wellness benefits - including progressive parental benefits and support.### Commitment to an inclusive environmentLiberty Mutual fosters an inclusive workplace where employees and customers of all backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.### Customer first mentalityYour ability to prioritize the needs of our customers will always be embraced and appreciated.### Continuous improvement and innovationOur teams are constantly experimenting with new ways to protect our customers.