Senior Underwriting Manager - Upper Mid-West

Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc

Des Moines, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Brokerage, Business Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Management, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Performance Management, Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Underwriting
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description To be considered for this role, candidates must reside within one of the specified geographic locations. This position requires regular in-person visits with local brokers and agents, so remote hires outside the designated territory cannot be accommodated.

As the Senior Underwriting Manager, you will manage a team of Underwriters or Underwriter Managers. Hold a full suite of management responsibilities for the team: attraction, development, pay and performance management, and communication of underwriting strategy. May include monitoring how well managers within the team are delivering leadership responsibilities. May contribute to planning and strategy development for the business area owned by manager.

Responsibilities

  • Drives a culture of underwriting excellence across entire portfolio.
  • Drives change initiatives within the team.
  • Maintains a visible external profile and excellent relationships with external brokers/agents, partners and stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to help the team achieve their goals and expand their own networks.
  • Acts as a point of escalation/referral on particularly tricky or novel underwriting decisions.
  • Upholds and exemplifies Liberty`s value proposition across the business and market.
  • May cover for manager where required.
  • Accountable for the performance of a portfolio (or part thereof) within a sub-segment of business underwritten by the team.
  • Specific technical responsibilities (e.g., related to planning, portfolio management, marketing, product development etc.) will differ in different parts of GRS.
  • May continue underwriting specific policies and delivering the work of an Underwriter.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Business or equivalent typically required.
  • A minimum of 10 years progressive underwriting experience expected, including a minimum of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience, preferred.
  • CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.
  • Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information.
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners required.
  • Must possess the following skills, abilities and attributes: strong leadership skills, development of people, strategic thinking, sustained effective portfolio management and profitable growth, communications skills, decision-making skills, results-oriented, industrious, innovative, problem-solving skills, coaching and mentoring skills, and negotiating skills.

About Us Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veterans status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Fair Chance Notices

  • California
  • Los Angeles Incorporated
  • Los Angeles Unincorporated
  • Philadelphia
  • San Francisco

About the Company

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Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.


In business since 1912, and headquartered in Boston, today we are the eighth largest global property and casualty insurer based on 2023 gross written premium. We also rank 87th on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the US based on 2023 revenue. As of December 31, 2023, we had $49.4 billion in annual consolidated revenue.


We employ over 40,000 people in 29 countries and economies around the world. We offer a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, specialty lines, reinsurance, commercial multiple-peril, workers compensation, commercial automobile, general liability, surety, and commercial property.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Insurance
WEBSITE
https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/corporate-information/our-business