Trainee Underwriter: Risk & Portfolio Support

Liberty Mutual Insurance; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance in Stamford, CT is seeking an entry-level Underwriting Support professional to aid in foundational underwriting activities and stakeholder collaboration. You will assist with risk assessment, pricing analyses, and portfolio data management while developing familiarity with US Standard/Specialty lines.

You will work under supervision, contribute to internal queries, renewals, and QBRs, and leverage GenAI tools to generate actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, actuarial science, risk management, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience; internship or exposure to insurance, reinsurance, or financial services is a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with curiosity to learn underwriting fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• May be undertaking or willing to pursue a professional Underwriting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop foundational underwriting skills and assist in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in assessment of treaty risks and support in pricing analyses, risk assessments, and underwriting documentation.
• Maintain accurate pipeline and portfolio data; support compliance with underwriting authorities and controls; assist renewals under senior guidance.
• Support data analysis tasks and translate information into actionable insights, including leveraging GenAI tools as directed.
• Develop cross-functional relationships with UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, and Directors of Underwriting; participate in Account Huddles and renewal discussions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ownership/initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, actuarial science, risk management, or related field

Tools

GenAI tools

Job description

Liberty Mutual Insurance in Stamford, CT is seeking an entry-level Underwriting Support professional to aid in foundational underwriting activities and stakeholder collaboration. You will assist with risk assessment, pricing analyses, and portfolio data management while developing familiarity with US Standard/Specialty lines.

You will work under supervision, contribute to internal queries, renewals, and QBRs, and leverage GenAI tools to generate actionable insights.