Our Financial Lines Underwriting Team is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and sales skills to fill a Senior Underwriter opportunity on our Commercial D&O team in Chicago to focus on growing our wholesale brokerage book of business.
This position is a wholesale focused Senior underwriter role that will contribute to the growth and profitability of our Private, Not-For-Profit, and Public Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, and Fiduciary Liability product lines through marketing, underwriting, and general product management. Some risks may require special handling or unusual coverages, including manuscript policy development. The position demonstrates functional technical knowledge of relevant underwriting concepts, practices, procedures, and techniques, to include; coverage issues, multiple product lines, marketing, relevant systems, and competition in the market place. Strong Midwest wholesale broker relationships are required. Territory includes Midwest United States.
Depending upon experience, we could consider this a Senior or Executive Underwriter level position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Underwrites targeted new and renewal business by reviewing and analyzing insured's (or prospective insured's) applications, financials, loss history, and all other pertinent information at the direction of the manager.
- Reviews and negotiates policy terms and conditions.
- Establishes and maintains strong professional and personal relationships with the regional wholesale brokerage community to facilitate growth of the
- Financial Lines book, with the goal of driving new business and maintaining profitable/critical renewals.
- Makes independent marketing calls to brokers and prospective insureds.
- Contributes to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence.
- Performs related duties as requested to include, report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the product line unit.
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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- California
- Los Angeles Incorporated
- Los Angeles Unincorporated
- Philadelphia
- San Francisco
$76,000.00 - 197,000.00
Skills Required
- Degree in Business or equivalent
- Minimum of 2.5 years, typically 3 or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or related experience
- CPCU or professional insurance designation
- Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks and proficiency with qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques
- Comprehension of complex technical underwriting issues and ability to define and implement underwriting and administrative processes/workflows
- Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business
- Strong Midwest wholesale broker relationships
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave is 8 weeks for all new parents, with birth parents receiving an additional 8 weeks via short-term disability for up to 16 weeks at 100% pay. Family-building support includes up to $40,000 for adoption/surrogacy and fertility benefits up to $50,000 medical and $25,000 pharmacy.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program features matching that can include 100% up to 5% per pay period plus an additional 3% annual match, and student-loan payments can be matched like 401(k) contributions. Company filings also indicate defined‑benefit pension coverage for certain U.S. employees, with eligibility varying by group.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance are paired with mental-health resources such as an EAP and free therapy sessions, with onsite health centers in Boston and Plano. Tuition support (100% for approved undergraduate coursework; up to $6,000/year for graduate) further supports overall well-being and development.
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