What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Underwriter position at Liberty Mutual Insurance Group?
Portfolio Management: Oversees a portfolio of brokers, agents, and clients, leveraging market insights to develop and maintain profitable business. Market Presence & Relationship Building: Maintains strong relationships with agents and brokers, actively seeking opportunities to deepen existing partnerships and cultivate new ones. Strategic Contribution: Provides input on product development and participates in execution strategies. Contributes to team initiatives such as process and tool enhancements. Regulatory Awareness: Understands and applies relevant legislation and regulatory requirements to underwriting decisions and practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with internal stakeholders, including Underwriting Support, Claims, Actuarial, and Directors of Underwriting across GRS North America, to ensure seamless execution and alignment. Mentorship & Development: Supports the growth of junior underwriters and new hires through guidance and knowledge sharing (non-managerial capacity). Portfolio Analysis & Trend Recognition: May analyze departmental portfolio performance and recommend improvements. Identifies and communicates emerging risk trends within the line of business. Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 7 years expected, typically 10 years or more, of progressive underwriting experience and/or other related business experience CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives to other persons in the organization for underwriting or training purposes Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders Must demonstrate comprehension of most 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