AVP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Miscellaneous Professional Liability

Liberty Mutual•New York, NY

About The Position

Manages a team of high performing MPL Underwriters and MPL Underwriting Managers for a profitable and growing book of business. Holds a full suite of management responsibilities for the team: attraction, development, pay and performance management, development, communication and implementation of underwriting strategy. Includes monitoring how well managers within the team are delivering leadership responsibilities. Contributes to planning and strategy development for the MPL business area owned by manager. Role is nationwide in scope with accountability across both retail and wholesale channels. Key responsibilities Drives a culture of underwriting excellence across entire portfolio. Drives change initiatives within the team. Maintains a visible external profile and excellent relationships with external brokers/agents, partners and stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to help the team achieve their goals and expand their own networks. Acts as a point of escalation/referral on particularly tricky or novel underwriting decisions. Upholds and exemplifies Liberty`s value proposition across the business and market. Identifies new areas of opportunity as well as actively addressing underperforming aspects of the portfolio. May cover for manager where required. Accountable for the performance of a $50m MPL portfolio of business underwritten by the team. Specific technical responsibilities (e.g., related to planning, portfolio management, marketing, product development etc.) will differ in different parts of GRS. May continue underwriting specific policies and delivering the work of an Underwriter.

Requirements

Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
A minimum of 7 years expected, typically 10 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experience
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives to other persons in the organization for underwriting or training purposes
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
Must demonstrate comprehension of most 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

Nice To Haves

CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred

Responsibilities

Manages a team of high performing MPL Underwriters and MPL Underwriting Managers for a profitable and growing book of business.
Holds a full suite of management responsibilities for the team: attraction, development, pay and performance management, development, communication and implementation of underwriting strategy.
Includes monitoring how well managers within the team are delivering leadership responsibilities.
Contributes to planning and strategy development for the MPL business area owned by manager.
Drives a culture of underwriting excellence across entire portfolio.
Drives change initiatives within the team.
Maintains a visible external profile and excellent relationships with external brokers/agents, partners and stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to help the team achieve their goals and expand their own networks.
Acts as a point of escalation/referral on particularly tricky or novel underwriting decisions.
Upholds and exemplifies Liberty`s value proposition across the business and market.
Identifies new areas of opportunity as well as actively addressing underperforming aspects of the portfolio.
Accountable for the performance of a $50m MPL portfolio of business underwritten by the team.

Benefits

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.
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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.
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