Executive Underwriter – Large Property

Executive Underwriter – Large Property

Requirements

• Prior single carrier property underwriting experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with property risk engineering and/or loss prevention preferred.
• Prior property facultative reinsurance or shared and layer property experience also will be considered.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Manages portfolio of brokers/agents & clients. Leverages market presence and expertise to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty.
• Has relationships with senior/market-leading brokers and/or key agents. Maintains a strong market presence, including established relationships with agents and brokers.
• 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, Directors of Underwriting in North America).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior single carrier property underwriting experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with property risk engineering and/or loss prevention preferred.
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred.