Chief Underwriting Officer, North America Specialty

1 week ago

New York, New York, United States Liberty Mutual Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Underwriting Officer, North America Specialty to lead our underwriting strategy and execution in North America. This critical role will be responsible for setting a clear and consistent appetite, identifying growth opportunities, developing reinsurance strategies, and working with North America and Global Office of Underwriting partners to shape the target portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Set sub-segment underwriting strategy and annual financial plan, aligned with upstream GRS NA and sub-segment strategies and plans
  • Set reinsurance strategy for the sub-segment in conjunction with the GRS NA CUO's
  • Set strategy and monitor performance of plans for pricing, risk origination, market segmentation, and risk selection
  • Responsible for execution and delivery of quality assurance activities within the segment, following the central framework established by the NA Office of Underwriting
  • Establish authority limits and referral criteria at the sub-segment level, cascading down within the overall GRS NA CUO's framework
  • Monitor execution of sub-segment underwriting strategy and portfolio performance against plan; handle any referrals escalated
  • Monitor developments in the relevant markets and risk environments that could impact sub-segment portfolio performance, and establish action plans for identified risks and opportunities
  • Drive effective cross-functional collaboration and support with sub-segment level functional teams
  • Provide strong leadership to continually upgrade sub-segment underwriting talent through training, development, and recruitment
  • Determine sub-segment underwriting investment needs to continue monitoring and/or executing effectively, including data capture or strategy, advanced analytics, technology, and talent
Requirements
  • At least 15 years of experience in underwriting specialty, property, and casualty, managing a team of underwriters
  • Experience in relevant markets, with knowledge of sales and distribution channels. Product, pricing, and underwriting expertise in Commercial & Specialty Lines
  • Manages company underwriting results to achieve corporate profitability. Experience in providing innovative underwriting solutions
  • A track record of challenging the status quo with strong technical underwriting expertise
  • Experience in relevant markets, with knowledge of sales and distribution channels
About Us

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

We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity.

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.

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, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, or on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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