Liberty Mutual Surety™ · 2 days ago

Surety Senior Underwriter

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$67K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Underwrite and negotiate accounts to maximize profitability whilst minimizing risk, which may include the most complex accounts based on level of role. Makes thorough evaluations and assessments of a customer’s financial, technical, organizational, and management capacities, including experience, desired objectives as well as a subjective judgment of character.

Manage the profitability and retention of an assigned book of business while continue to develop the portfolio through strong relationships and active engagement with new and existing agents and brokers. May assist in developing the marketing plan.

Performs analytical evaluations of financial statements on both a static and trend basis. Determines the present and historical financial position of accounts and monitors financial position of risk through analysis of quarterly statements and work in progress data as appropriate.

Stay abreast of Liberty Mutual Surety and Global Risk Solutions product lines and identify/promote opportunities across with agents and brokers, leveraging domestic and global capabilities.

Responsible for investigation, analyzing, and managing all necessary underwriting/accounting/workflow issues, within framework of Surety policies and procedures.

May assess and identify changes in all aspects of the business including, but not limited to, work program to financial strength criteria, nature of work performed (inherent risk), accuracy and timeliness of data flow, and exposure analyses. Coordinate and surface issues to Home Office Underwriters and Field Management.

Assists in the evaluation of business continuity arrangements and funding mechanisms (such as adequacy of life insurance) to preclude financial drain of customer in the event of the demise of (an) owner or other insurable loss.

May mentor more junior staff based on level.

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years experience expected, preferably 7 or more years surety underwriting experience and/or equivalent surety related business experience

Strong preference with the Commercial Transactional Surety product line

Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles

Ability to demonstrate sound business judgment in the evaluation of the financial condition and credit history

Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge surety underwriting risks within scope of responsibility

Demonstrates strong ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives for underwriting or training purposes

Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills as well as attention to detail