Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Construction

Liberty Mutual Insurance • Indianapolis, IN

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our thriving Construction team! We are seeking a committed specialty construction casualty Senior/Executive Underwriter to drive growth in the Midwest region. Our team handles specialized knowledge of construction and risk management, catering to Middle Market to National Account-sized casualty construction business. As part of Liberty Mutual, you'll have the opportunity to work on primary casualty and property lines coverages, fostering underwriter judgment and local decision-making. If you're a talented commercial insurance underwriter with construction expertise, confidence, and a deal-oriented mindset, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
This would be considered a Hybrid role in the posted office location
Risk Selection: Reviews, rates, underwrites, evaluates, or assesses the business applying for insurance by qualifying accounts, identifying, selecting and assessing risks, determining the premium, policy terms and conditions, obtaining approvals, creating/presenting the proposal to the agent/broker, and successfully negotiating deals.
Agent/Broker Relationships: Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focus on supporting Key Agents and Brokers objectives. Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with Key Agents and Brokers to facilitate marketing of products, through responsive service, site visits, in person renewal meetings or enhanced knowledge of their customers businesses. Develops strong personal brand to build and maintain a long-term quality pipeline with Key Agents/Brokers.
Portfolio Management: Manages a sizable and complex book of business by analyzing the portfolio, identifying areas of opportunity for improved growth, profit and diversification, and executing marketing plans to increase market share by making marketing calls to preferred brokers to market and cross market. Provides input to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence.
Documenting the Deal: Documents files in a way that reflects a solid thought process and decision making through comprehensive account reviews, sign-offs and referrals that comply with state regulations, letter of authority, and underwriting guidelines.
Leadership: Formally guides, mentors, and coaches underwriters and account analysts in both technical and professional skills. Demonstrates multiple areas of expertise and provides regular updates to other underwriters.
Continuous Improvement: Actively participates in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, participating in problem solving activities and using continuous improvement tools to support the work of the team.

Requirements

• Intermediate-level knowledge of insurance products/coverage, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control/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, solve complex problems, establish and build healthy working relationships exceeds in mentoring relationships, and negotiate as normally acquired and a related bachelor’s degree, three to ten years of relevant experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, rates, underwrites, evaluates, or assesses the business applying for insurance by qualifying accounts, identifying, selecting and assessing risks, determining the premium, policy terms and conditions, obtaining approvals, creating/presenting the proposal to the agent/broker, and successfully negotiating deals.
• Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focus on supporting Key Agents and Brokers objectives.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with Key Agents and Brokers to facilitate marketing of products, through responsive service, site visits, in person renewal meetings or enhanced knowledge of their customers businesses.
• Develops strong personal brand to build and maintain a long-term quality pipeline with Key Agents/Brokers.
• Manages a sizable and complex book of business by analyzing the portfolio, identifying areas of opportunity for improved growth, profit and diversification, and executing marketing plans to increase market share by making marketing calls to preferred brokers to market and cross market.
• Provides input to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence.
• Documents files in a way that reflects a solid thought process and decision making through comprehensive account reviews, sign-offs and referrals that comply with state regulations, letter of authority, and underwriting guidelines.
• Formally guides, mentors, and coaches underwriters and account analysts in both technical and professional skills.
• Demonstrates multiple areas of expertise and provides regular updates to other underwriters.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, participating in problem solving activities and using continuous improvement tools to support the work of the team.

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: Mid Level