Underwriting Development Program - Global Risk Solutions - June 2027 Start

CLM Dallas Chapter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance in Houston is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join the Development Program starting in June 2027. You will build foundational underwriting knowledge, assess risk, and collaborate with brokers to design insurance solutions for commercial customers.

As part of the program, you will receive coaching and mentorship, work with a cohort of peers, and develop skills in risk assessment, pricing, and coverage analysis to advance your underwriting career.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management & Insurance, Economics, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 preferred.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiating skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and passion for customer service.
• Willingness to complete professional designation(s) and continued insurance education.
• Permanent US work authorization.
• Valid driver's license for travel to customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business information, financial data, and industry trends to evaluate risk.
• Learn how insurance products and risk management solutions support businesses across industries.
• Partner with brokers, customers, and internal teams to understand client needs and develop tailored insurance solutions.
• Build strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Develop expertise in risk selection, coverage analysis, and pricing strategies.
• Make informed business decisions balancing customer needs with profitable growth objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management & Insurance

Economics / Finance / Business

Job description

Description

Are you curious, analytical, and energized by solving complex business challenges? Do you enjoy building relationships, making informed decisions, and asking thoughtful questions to understand the full picture?

Position

Company : Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location : Houston, Texas

What You'll Do

• Analyze business information, financial data, and industry trends to evaluate risk.
• Learn how insurance products and risk management solutions support businesses across a variety of industries.
• Partner with brokers, customers, and internal teams to understand client needs and develop tailored insurance solutions.
• Build strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Develop expertise in risk selection, coverage analysis, and pricing strategies.
• Make informed business decisions that balance customer needs with profitable growth objectives.

Training & Development

As an Associate Underwriter, you'll participate in the Underwriting Development Program starting in June 2027, a blended learning experience designed to build the technical, analytical, and business skills needed for a successful underwriting career.

Responsibilities

• Build a foundation in underwriting principles, risk assessment, coverage analysis, and pricing.
• Gain hands-on experience evaluating risks and developing insurance solutions for commercial customers.
• Learn alongside a cohort of peers while building your professional network.
• Receive ongoing coaching, mentorship, and field support from underwriting professionals.
• Develop the knowledge and skills needed to grow your career within underwriting.

Qualifications

What youve got

• You have 0-2 years of related professional experience.
• You hold, or will be completing, a Bachelors degree in Risk Management & Insurance, Economics, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• A strong academic record with a cumulative 3.0 GPA preferred.
• You possess strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiating skills.
• You have solid interpersonal skills and demonstrate a passion for customer service.
• You must be willing to complete professional designation(s) and continued insurance education.
• You must have permanent work authorization in the United States.
• You must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for regular travel to customer locations.

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.

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 Mutualisan equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discriminationon the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal,stateor local law.

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary range for this role isdeterminedbya number offactors including skills, experience, education,certificationsand location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market andprovidesan 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 factorsset forth inthe compensation plan for the role.

Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco