Senior Underwriting Manager, Architects & Engineers Professional Liability - Chicago, IL (60601)

Description The Underwriting Manager leads a small team of Underwriters focused on Architects & Engineers (A&E) Professional Liability.

Holds full-suite people management responsibilities for the team: attraction, onboarding, training and development, performance management, coaching, growth planning, and clear communication of A&E underwriting appetite and priorities.

Under direction from the manager, focuses primarily on the oversight of underwriting execution and product line strategy.

Responsibilities Contributes proactively to initiatives in areas outside immediate team unit.

Maintains a visible external profile and strong relationships with external brokers and agents, leveraging these relationships to help the team achieve their goals and expand their own networks.

Articulates and represents Liberty`s value proposition across the business and market.

Focuses on building people management skills.

May cover for manager where required.

May deliver many of the responsibilities of an Underwriter at this level; this is particularly the case in certain parts of GRS where scale dictates that managers may only have a small team.

Qualifications Degree in Business or equivalent typically required 7 years progressive underwriting experience expected CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information Has capability to mentor and share information with less experienced employees for underwriting and training purposes Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners required About Us Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role isdeterminedbya number offactors including skills, experience, education,certificationsand location.

The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market andprovidesan 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 factorsset forth inthe 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,integrityand 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 Mutualisan equal opportunity employer.

We will not tolerate discriminationon the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal,stateor local law.

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