Underwriting Specialist - War & Terrorism

Our War & Terrorism underwriters focus on answering two fundamental questions: Should we issue a policy for a business? What is a fair price for the risk we would incur by providing that policy? At first glance, these questions may seem straightforward, but as a Liberty Mutual Insurance War & Terrorism underwriter, you will need a curiosity that drives you to dig deeper for answers. You will utilize your strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Underwriters are natural problem solvers who are dedicated to understanding our customers and determining how we can profitably accept the risks associated with our policies.

Our War & Terrorism insurance protects businesses against property damage and business interruption resulting from attacks that are politically, religiously, or ideologically motivated. As an Underwriting Specialist, you will contribute to the growth and profitability of the portfolio through marketing, underwriting, and servicing our policyholders’ risks. Underwriters are accountable for the business performance of the entire global product line within Liberty Specialty Markets, and for specific individual entities in North America, including Liberty Mutual and Ironshore.

Role Responsibilities:

• Risk Selection: Review, rate, underwrite, evaluate, or assess businesses applying for insurance by qualifying accounts, identifying and assessing risks, determining premiums, policy terms, and conditions, obtaining necessary approvals, and creating/presenting proposals to agents/brokers while successfully negotiating deals.
• Agent/Broker Relationships: Establish, develop, and maintain successful relationships with agents and brokers to facilitate marketing of products and services. Provide stewardship with service partners, including the initial setup of service commitments and regular visits.
• Brand Development: Cultivate a strong personal brand to build and maintain a long-term, high-quality pipeline with agents and brokers.
• Portfolio Management: Manage a book of business by analyzing the portfolio, identifying areas for improved growth, profit, and diversification, and executing marketing plans to increase market share with preferred brokers.
• Documentation: Document files thoroughly to reflect a solid thought process and decision-making, ensuring compliance with state regulations, letters of authority, and underwriting guidelines through comprehensive account reviews, sign-offs, and referrals.
• Leadership: Actively participate as a team member, contributing expertise to fellow underwriters and account analysts, both technically and professionally.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities, and employing continuous improvement tools to support team efforts.

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of insurance products and coverage, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments, and the marketplace. Familiarity with insurance finance and actuarial concepts, loss control/risk engineering, marketing techniques, the regulatory environment, and reinsurance is essential.

• Underwiring experience in War & Terrorism strongly preferred.

• Ability to apply underwriting appetites, tools, systems, and resources to achieve goals, solve complex problems, establish and maintain healthy working relationships, and negotiate effectively.
• A related bachelor's degree and five to ten years of relevant experience are preferred.
• Actively pursuing professional insurance designations is encouraged.

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

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

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