Executive Underwriter, Miscellaneous Professional Liability

Liberty Mutual Insurance • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Executive Underwriter — Miscellaneous Professional Liability: Acts as the leading technical authority for Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) across an aligned territory, working independently and autonomously subject to required process oversight. Serves as the go‑to advisor on MPL coverage, exposures and wordings for colleagues across the segment, including senior underwriting leaders. Underwrites MPL policies within delegated authority, making acceptance and declination decisions based on analytical, data‑driven assessment of submitted information and pricing the risk appropriately. Typical exposures include E&O claims for consultants, IT/service providers and other non‑class specific professionals, media/communications risks, and other miscellaneous advisory or service professions. This role is likely to handle Middle Market to Large Accounts, including the most complex accounts. Where applicable, may be responsible for setting the business plan and portfolio strategy for the MPL book in their territory.

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.
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages portfolio of brokers, agents and clients.
• Leverages market presence and expertise to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty.
• Has relationships with senior/market-leading brokers and/or key agents.
• Plays a leading role in the business and marketing planning process, including advanced data-driven insights from portfolio analysis.
• Serves as a key driver and thought leader for product development and/or refinement for line of business, based on data insights, research and client interaction.
• Participates in high-profile projects across departments designed to drive underwriting and process excellence.
• Models and facilitates effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders and partners.
• Shares knowledge based on technical expertise, including providing external thought-leadership.
• Acts as an exemplary mentor, coach, and trainer for other underwriters and internal partners.
• Acts as a point of escalation on particularly tricky or novel underwriting decisions.
• Has strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting area(s) of underwriting expertise.
• Has no formal people management responsibilities but may cover for manager when needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities.
• Environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) open to all.
• Support for life and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees