Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2007 direct written premium. The Company also ranks 86th on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2008 revenue. As of December 31, 2008, Liberty Mutual Group had $104.3 billion in consolidated assets, $94.2 billion in consolidated liabilities and $28.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, assumed reinsurance, fire and surety. Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutualgroup.com) employs over 45,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world. Advance Your Underwriting Career at Liberty Mutual - 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 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 an Underwriter you will work to manage assigned accounts, 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.

 
Responsibilities:

• While working through agents and brokers, prepares proposals for policyholders and prospects whose premium and premium equivalency are between $75K - $1.5 million.
• Reviews assigned accounts prior to proposal in Unit Strategy Session.  Works closely with Sales to determine the needs of the customer.
• Evaluates and recommends plan alternatives and coverages within scope of position's Letter of Authority and negotiates pricing and coverage programs with Sales/Brokers. 
• Participates in Team Meetings and Customer/Broker meetings as required.
• Ensures that all filings, agreements, security, and other necessary backup functions are completed. 
• Maintains and reports on profitability of assigned accounts, assures timely completion of all Tracking Reports.
• Acts as mentor to newly-hired underwriters.
• Continues self-improvement through in-house training and external industry-related courses (CPCU - Advanced Degrees).