Executive Underwriter, Wholesale 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 wholesale 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. 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
• 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 portfolio of brokers/agents & 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. Maintains a strong market presence, including established relationships with agents and brokers.
• Looks to strengthen these relationships and develop new ones. Articulates key coverage differences with a high degree of detail.
• Provides significant input into the business and marketing planning process, including advanced data-driven insights from portfolio analysis.
• Participates in projects across departments designed to drive underwriting and process excellence (e.g. member of a working team).
• Models effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders and partners (e.g., UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Directors of Underwriting in North America).
• Has strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting area(s) of underwriting expertise.
• Shares knowledge based on technical expertise, including providing external thought-leadership. Mentors, coaches, and trains other underwriters and internal partners.

Benefits

• 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://LMI.co/Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive