Senior Underwriter, Risk Management

Liberty Mutual Insurance; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance in San Francisco seeks an experienced underwriter to work independently on a broad range of accounts, applying data-driven analysis to assess risk and determine pricing within authority. You will manage brokers and clients, cultivate relationships, and contribute to profitability across North American portfolios.

This role emphasizes collaboration with UW Support, Claims, Actuarial and other teams to improve underwriting processes and outcomes, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or equivalent typically required.
• 2.5–3+ years of progressive underwriting experience and/or related experience.
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.
• Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility.
• Must demonstrate comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows.
• Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business.

Responsibilities

• Manages portfolio of brokers/agents & clients. Leverages market presence and expertise to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty.
• Has relationships with senior/market-leading brokers and/or key agents.
• Maintains a strong market presence, including established relationships with agents and brokers.
• Looks to strengthen these relationships and develop new ones.
• Articulates key coverage differences with a high degree of detail.
• Provides significant input into the business and marketing planning process, including advanced data-driven insights from portfolio analysis.
• Participates in projects across departments designed to drive underwriting and process excellence.
• Models effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders and partners.
• Has strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting area(s) of underwriting expertise.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Analytical ability

Relationship building

Portfolio management

Education

Degree in business

CPCU designation

Tools

Qualitative tools

Quantitative techniques

Job description

Works independently and autonomously on all but the most complex accounts/cases (subject to required process oversight). Underwrites policies within underwriting authority. Makes decisions on whether to accept business by making analytical, data-driven decisions based on data and information provided, including pricing the risk. In parts of North America more likely to underwrite complex/unusual policies - or those of high individual line size - policies assessed will focus on those of high complexity and/or larger size.

Works independently and autonomously on all but the most complex accounts/cases (subject to required process oversight). Underwrites policies within underwriting authority. Makes decisions on whether to accept business by making analytical, data-driven decisions based on data and information provided, including pricing the risk. In parts of North America more likely to underwrite complex/unusual policies - or those of high individual line size - policies assessed will focus on those of high complexity and/or larger size.

Responsibilities

Manages portfolio of brokers/agents & clients. Leverages market presence and expertise to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty. Has relationships with senior/market-leading brokers and/or key agents. Maintains a strong market presence, including established relationships with agents and brokers. Looks to strengthen these relationships and develop new ones. Articulates key coverage differences with a high degree of detail. Provides significant input into the business and marketing planning process, including advanced data-driven insights from portfolio analysis. Participates in projects across departments designed to drive underwriting and process excellence (e.g., member of a working team). Models effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders and partners (e.g., UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Directors of Underwriting in North America). Has strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting area(s) of underwriting expertise. Shares knowledge based on technical expertise, including providing external thought-leadership. Mentors, coaches, and trains other underwriters and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
• A minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more years, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred
• Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects of the underwriting process, and proficiency in the use of qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques
• Must demonstrate comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and be capable of defining and implementing necessary underwriting and administrative processes/workflows to properly manage or administer those issues
• Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business

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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