Executive Underwriter - Construction

Liberty Mutual•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Mutual is seeking a Construction Casualty Executive Underwriter to drive profitable growth and strategic portfolio development across the Midwest region. The underwriter uses construction industry expertise and underwriting judgment to manage complex Middle Market, Large Account, and National Account casualty risks. The position is field-based near agency and broker partners, with authority to make underwriting decisions, develop broker and client relationships, and build a profitable book of business. The role may be filled at the Senior or Executive level depending on experience.

Requirements

Intermediate-level knowledge of insurance products and coverage, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments and marketplace, insurance finance and actuarial concepts, loss control or risk engineering, marketing techniques, regulatory environment, and reinsurance.
Advanced-level knowledge of territory management.
Ability to apply underwriting appetite, tools, systems, and resources to achieve goals and solve complex problems.
Ability to establish and build healthy working relationships, excel in mentoring relationships, and negotiate.
Related bachelor’s degree and three to ten years of relevant experience are normally acquired for the role; relevant experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

CPCU or another professional insurance designation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, rate, underwrite, evaluate, and assess insurance applications by qualifying accounts, selecting and assessing risks, determining premiums and policy terms and conditions, obtaining approvals, presenting proposals to agents or brokers, and negotiating deals.
Support key agents’ and brokers’ objectives through responsive service; establish, develop, and maintain relationships through activities such as site visits, in-person renewal meetings, and learning about their customers’ businesses.
Build and maintain a long-term quality business pipeline with key agents and brokers.
Manage a sizable, complex book of business by analyzing the portfolio, identifying opportunities to improve growth, profit, and diversification, and executing marketing plans to increase market share.
Make marketing and cross-marketing calls to preferred brokers and contribute to marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus, and broker intelligence.
Document underwriting files with comprehensive account reviews, sign-offs, and referrals that comply with state regulations, letter of authority, and underwriting guidelines.
Guide, mentor, and coach underwriters and account analysts in technical and professional skills; demonstrate expertise and provide regular updates to other underwriters.
Participate in continuous-improvement activities, including generating suggestions, problem solving, and using continuous-improvement tools.