Surety Executive Underwriter

3 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Liberty Mutual Insurance Full time
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.


Description

Liberty Mutual Surety is currently recruiting for a Surety Underwriter to join our Seattle Core Contractteam.

As a Surety Underwriter you will develop and underwrite profitable surety business, and service independent agents, brokers, and contract accounts within an assigned territory. Using your excellent relationship skills, you will build and maintain positive partnerships our agents, brokers, and accounts as a trusted advisor and underwriting resource for our producers and customers. You will also use yourbusiness and financial acumen to perform primary credit underwriting and financial/risk analysis, provide recommendations, and make decisions on new and existing accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced andself-motivated surety professional looking to grow their career with a top surety company that focuses on its employees and customers first.


Liberty Mutual Surety, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance, is the worlds largest globally Surety, including in the United States. Conducting business worldwide through fronting relationships and Liberty-owned subsidiaries, we provide bonds in over 60 countries for construction firms, manufacturers and suppliers, and commercial enterprises on an account and transactional basis. We are committed to building mutually profitable relationships by providing smart business solutions, ease of doing business, and consistent, responsive service. Liberty Mutual Surety is dedicated to the communities we serve and highly values a diverse workforce in more than 18 countries.

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 customers 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 ofSurety 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.
Qualifications
  • A minimum of 7 years expected, typically 10 years or more, of progressive surety underwriting experience and/or other related business experience. Strong preference with the ContractSurety product line.
  • Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles and the 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.
  • AFSB certification preferred.
  • 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.
  • Salary and level based on experience and location.
About Us

**This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.**

At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. Thats why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, youll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.

Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a Great Place to Work by Great Place to Work US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT onIDGs Insider Pro and Computerworlds 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of Americas Best Employers for Women and one of Americas Best Employers for New Graduatesas well as one of Americas Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit:

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

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discriminationon the basis ofrace, 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.

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  • Philadelphia

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