Senior Underwriter Officer, Energy

Liberty Mutual Insurance•Miami, FL

21d•$98,000 - $298,000

About The Position

Under limited direction, contributes to the growth and profitability of the energy product line through underwriting, marketing, and portfolio management. This role requires specialist knowledge of technical underwriting for downstream Oil & Gas and Power Generation businesses. The position demands strong analytical, marketing, and business development capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of technical underwriting experience in energy classes.
Advanced knowledge of Underwriting and Risk Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
The ability to effectively interact with Brokers and internal departments.
Ability to travel overseas when necessary.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player across departments and geographies.
Competent negotiation, analytical, and decision-making capabilities and skills.
Established strategic and marketing capabilities.
IT/AI competency.
Understanding of insurance performance metrics and financial statements.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of Portuguese.
Bachelor's Degree (preferably of an engineering designation).
Progress or achievement of professional examinations – e.g., CPCU or ACII.

Responsibilities

Underwrites downstream, midstream, and upstream Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Heavy Industries insurance and reinsurance business within their Underwriting Authority.
Reports to the Energy Regional Product Line Manager.
Selects and underwrites business by making analytical, data-driven decisions based on the information provided.
Serves as a key contributor to the development of business and strategy plans based on insights and trends derived from research and market interactions.
Leverages expertise and insights from research and client interactions to advise senior management and leadership on strategy.
Works cross-functionally with counterparts in other functions and lines of business (e.g., Risk Engineering, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Operations, Exposure Management) to achieve objectives and optimize company performance.
Acts as a key driver and thought leader for product development and refinement based on data insights, research, AI, and client interaction.
Manages and develops their own portfolio of Clients and Producers.
Develops and maintains an exceptional market presence, acting as a "go-to" resource and a recognized name with brokers for the line of business, including established trading relationships with brokers at the leadership level.
Constantly seeks to strengthen existing broker relationships and develop new ones to maintain and win business.
Acts as a representative for the firm, advocating for Liberty Mutual and seeking cross-selling and promotional opportunities.
Contributes and participates in team meetings and strategic objectives.
Spends a proportion of time designing/providing technical training for Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters, as well as mentoring with a view to leading into a management position.
Maintains and develops status as a demonstrated thought-leader, e.g., by taking appointments on relevant external bodies, appearing on panel discussions, media interviews, and competent use of AI and GPT resources.
Fulfils compliance requirements of the role, escalating where necessary.
Engages in proactive team collaboration with colleagues across the globe who underwrite the same line of business.