Liberty Mutual Insurance · 2 days ago
Executive Underwriter, Programs
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$91K/yr - $253K/yr
7+ years expLiberty Mutual Insurance is seeking an Executive Underwriter to join their GRS North America Programs team, focusing on providing customized program solutions for Program Administrators. This role involves managing a portfolio of program administrators, underwriting specialty program business, and collaborating with various internal departments to drive profitability and growth.
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Responsibilities
Manages portfolio of Program Administrators
Leverages market presence and expertise to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty
Maintains a strong market presence, including established relationships with agents, brokers, and program administrators
Looks to strengthen these relationships and develop new ones
Articulates key coverage differences with a high degree of detail
Provides significant input into the business and marketing planning process, including advanced data-driven insights from portfolio analysis
Participates in projects across departments designed to drive underwriting and process excellence (e.g., member of a working team)
Models effective collaboration across teams, stakeholders and partners (e.g., UW Support, Claims, Actuarial)
Has strong knowledge of key legal cases, legislation and regulation impacting area(s) of underwriting expertise
Shares knowledge based on technical expertise, including providing external thought-leadership
Mentors, coaches, and trains other underwriters and internal partners
Risk Selection: Guides program administrators to profitable growth of their assigned specialty program(s). Through referral handling, evaluates or assesses the business by qualifying accounts; identifying and assessing risks; evaluating the premium, policy terms and conditions; obtaining approvals where necessary; and successfully negotiating deals with the Program Administrator
Through underwriting audits, conducts file reviews and partners with program administrator(s) to develop action plans when necessary, develops or revises underwriting guidelines or program administrator authority as needed
Relationships: Builds strong relationships externally with our program administrators; demonstrates a high level of responsiveness and focus on supporting objectives for assigned program(s). Develops effective working relationships internally with Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Product, Risk Control, Marketing, and other departments to enable success for assigned program(s)
Portfolio Management: 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 with assigned Program Administrators
Documenting the Deal: Documents files in a way that reflects a solid thought process and decision making through comprehensive account reviews, sign-offs and referrals
Leadership: Formally guides, mentors, and coaches both program underwriters and internal underwriters and account analysts (as applicable) in technical and professional skills. Demonstrates expertise and provides regular updates to other underwriters
Continuous Improvement: Actively participates in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, participating in problem-solving activities, and using continuous improvement tools to support the team’s work
Embraces a growth mindset. Stays current on trends impacting the insurance industry. Leads training to help build the underwriting acumen of program underwriters. Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Workplace flexibility
Professional development opportunities
Opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups
Company
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Liberty Mutual Insurance provides a broad range of insurance products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$886.84M2025-09-17Debt Financing· $886.84M
Leadership Team
Julie Haase
EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Joann Gomez
Division Vice President, Risk Management - West Zone
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