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Underwriting Consultant Middle Market National Insurance

Employer
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location
New York City, New York
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Apr 18, 2019

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Category
Claims, IT , Underwriting
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
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Job Details

Advance Your Underwriting Career at Liberty Mutual Insurance- A Fortune 100 Company
Our underwriters focus on answering two fundamental questions. Should we write a policy for a particular customer? What is a fair price for the risk that we would incur by writing the policy? On the surface, these questions may seem straightforward, but as a Liberty Mutual Insurance underwriter, you will possess a curiosity that propels you to dig a little deeper for the answers. You will rely on your strong analytic, communication, and negotiation skills and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Underwriters are natural problem solvers who want to know our customers and how we can profitably accept the risks that our policies cover. Are you looking for an Underwriting opportunity with a responsible company that has consistently outpaced the industry in year over year growth? We have an excellent underwriting opportunity available. As a Commercial Underwriter you will work to manage assigned agencies, select profitable risks and build a profitable portfolio of accounts. In addition to a wide range of benefits, as a direct employee, your insurance education and training are paid by us.   As the Underwriting Consultant, you will develops, grow, and maintain a profitable, diversified set of accounts through effective underwriting decision-making, mutually beneficial agent/brokers relationships, and application of underwriting tools, systems, and expert resources. You will guide and mentor underwriters who are more junior in their respective area of expertise, including regular employee mentoring with feedback to the manager on progress of the employee. Participates in regular projects that further the goals of the company. You will:
  • Evaluate or assess the business applying for insurance by qualifying accounts; identifying, selecting and assessing risks; settling premium, policy terms and conditions; obtaining approvals; creating/presenting the proposal to the agent/broker and successfully negotiating deals.
  • Demonstrate a high level of responsiveness and focus on supporting Agents and Brokers objectives through successful negotiations.
  • Build and manage relationships by responsive service, site visits, in person renewal meetings or improved knowledge of their customers businesses.
  • Be responsible for 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 with preferred brokers.
  • Document files in a way that reflects a validated thought process and decision-making through comprehensive account reviews, sign-offs and referrals.
  • Formally guide, mentor, and coach underwriters in both technical and professional skills. You will demonstrate multiple areas of expertise and provide regular updates to other underwriters.
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement by fully engaging in daily huddles, generating suggestions, following appropriate procedures and work principles, participating in problem solving activities, and using continuous improvement tools to support the work of the team.

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred, continuing insurance education desired.
  • Success driven individual who has demonstrated 3-10 years of success in a commercial underwriting role.
  • Ability to analyze variables, such as type & amount of coverage, loss control, credit reports, and loss experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, contracts & underwriting guidelines.
  • Ability to interact successfully with customers to build & maintain good business relationships.
  • Negotiation and pricing skills.
  • Hard work, honesty, integrity and unwavering business ethics.
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace an environment that is free from all discrimination in the workplace, in its business, or by its vendors. Liberty Mutual values diversity and the differences and similarities of our employees. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that leads to better ideas, stronger teams and more creative products and services for our customers.

 

    Benefits: We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to positive change. In return for your service, it's our privilege to offer you benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

 

Overview:

 

At Liberty Mutual, we give motivated, accomplished professionals the opportunity to help us redefine what insurance means; to work for a global leader with a deep sense of humanity and a focus on improving and protecting everyday lives.  We create an inspired, collaborative environment, where people can take ownership of their work; push breakthrough ideas; and feel confident that their contributions will be valued and their growth championed.

 

We're dedicated to doing the right thing for our employees, because we know that their fulfillment and success leads us to great places. Life. Happiness. Innovation. Impact. Advancement. Whatever their pursuit, talented people find their path at Liberty Mutual.

 

 

Company

When people have a sense of security, they are free to relax, venture out, and live their lives. This is the feeling Liberty Mutual brings to the world every day. Founded in 1912, we are a global leader in property and casualty insurance, focused on protecting and preserving the lives and dreams of customers in more than 30 countries. With over 50,000 employees throughout the world, we offer you the chance to work for an evolving, growing company with a deep sense of humanity and a commitment to diversity and philanthropy. Join our team and go to work knowing that what you do matters. Because really it does.

 

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