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Production Underwriter, National Accounts Casualty, National Insurance

Employer
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location
Plano, Texas
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jul 19, 2019

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Category
IT , Product Manager, Underwriting
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Advance Your Underwriting Career at Liberty Mutual Insurance- A Fortune 100 Company


As a National Accounts Casualty Underwriter your focus will be 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 a Commercial 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 lead 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.


Our National Accounts Underwriter work with limited direct supervision, analyzes a company's exposures, hazards, financial ratios, commercial casualty insurance coverage (workers' compensation, commercial auto, general liability, etc.), loss history, pricing targets, and desired program structure to recommend whether to proceed with an account. Acts as a leader assigned to a set of producers to ensure book meets growth, profit, retention, rate, mix of business, and other objectives while maintaining a designated underwriting authority level.


Depending on experience this position can be an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter.

You will:
  • Evaluate the business applying for insurance by qualifying accounts; identifying, selecting and assessing risks.
  • Decide premium, policy terms and conditions; obtaining approvals; creating/presenting the proposal to the agent/broker and successfully negotiating deals.
  • Support and preserve successful relationships with Agents and Brokers by providing stewardship with service partners, including initial setup of service dedications, and regular visits.
  • Lead a 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 firm thought process and decision-making through comprehensive account reviews, sign-offs and referrals.
  • 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.

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. Learn more


Qualifications:


  • Intermediate level understanding of commercial casualty insurance coverages, forms/filings, underwriting standards and competitive practices
  • Ability to independently analyze complex financial statements, hazards, coverage, losses, pricing terms, and competitive positions
  • Demonstrated ability to make disciplined underwriting decisions while reaching new business, retention and other goals; Effective mathematical, interpersonal (relationship building, persuasion, etc.), and organizational skills as normally obtained through a bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 3 years casualty underwriting experience and a commitment to making progress towards attaining the CPCU.

Benefits:

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to positive change. In return for your service, its 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.

Were 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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