Senior Underwriter, Wholesale E&S & Complex Risks

CLM Dallas Chapter; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance in San Francisco seeks an Executive Underwriter specializing in Wholesale E&S Casualty to underwrite complex risks within delegated authority. You will price, assess profitability, and make data-driven decisions aligned with underwriting standards.

The role requires mentoring junior underwriters, collaborating with Claims, Actuarial, and other leaders, and contributing to product development while navigating regulatory requirements and market trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years underwriting experience, typically 10+ years.
• Degree in Business or equivalent.
• CPCU or professional designation preferred.
• Proven ability to evaluate underwriting risks and communicate complex analyses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to define and implement underwriting processes/workflows.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Oversees a portfolio of brokers, agents, and clients, leveraging market insights to develop and maintain profitable business.
• Market Presence & Relationship Building: Maintains strong relationships with agents and brokers, actively seeking opportunities to deepen existing partnerships and cultivate new ones.
• Strategic Contribution: Provides input on product development and participates in execution strategies; contributes to team initiatives.
• Regulatory Awareness: Understands and applies relevant legislation and regulatory requirements to underwriting decisions and practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works with Underwriting Support, Claims, Actuarial, and Directors of Underwriting across GRS North America for seamless execution.
• Mentorship & Development: Supports growth of junior underwriters and new hires through guidance (non-managerial).
• Portfolio Analysis & Trend Recognition: Analyzes portfolio performance and communicates emerging risk trends.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

CPCU or professional designation

Job description

Liberty Mutual Insurance in San Francisco seeks an Executive Underwriter specializing in Wholesale E&S Casualty to underwrite complex risks within delegated authority. You will price, assess profitability, and make data-driven decisions aligned with underwriting standards.

The role requires mentoring junior underwriters, collaborating with Claims, Actuarial, and other leaders, and contributing to product development while navigating regulatory requirements and market trends.