Senior Underwriter, Risk Management

Liberty Mutual•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

As a Senior Underwriter in casualty insurance, you’ll develop, grow and maintain sizable, complex, diversified books of business while working closely with brokers and customers to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions and negotiate deals that maximize profitability and meet business goals. The Senior Underwriter, Major Accounts Risk Management is responsible for developing, growing, and maintaining a profitable, diversified book of loss sensitive primary casualty business focused on Workers Compensation, General Liability and Commercial Auto through marketing, underwriting decision making, building mutually beneficial agent/broker relationships, and application of underwriting tools, systems, and expert resources. This business need is considered a range posting for a Senior or Executive Underwriter position, depending upon experience.

Requirements

Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
3 + years of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related experience preferred
Advanced-level knowledge of large loss sensitive insurance products/coverage,underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments and marketplace; insurance finance and actuarial concepts; loss control/risk engineering; marketing/selling techniques, regulatory environment, reinsurance, and territory management
Ability to apply underwriting/appetite, tools, systems, and resources to achieve goals, solve complex problems, establish and build healthy working relationships, excel in mentoring, and negotiate
Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility that includes competence with all phases and aspects of the underwriting process, and proficiency in the use of qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques
Must demonstrate comprehension of 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

Reviews, rates, underwrites, evaluates, or assesses the business applying for insurance by qualifying accounts, identifying, selecting and assessing risks, determining the program structure, premium, collateral, 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 Agents and Brokers objectives. Establishes, develops, and maintains successful relationships with 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 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 brokers to market and cross market.
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.
Serves as an active member of the team, contributing expertise when able to peer underwriters and account analysts in both technical and professional skills.
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.