Senior Farm Underwriter

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

• This is a remote position with occasional travel for in person agency visits. Ideal candidate will live and work remotely in Pacific or MountainTime Zone. This is a ranged posting. Level offered will be based on candidate experience at manager discretion.**

Great underwriters know how to balance data analytics with human intuition. If you like both quantitative and qualitative reasoning, enjoy the challenge and autonomy of managing your own accounts at a company that offers competitive compensation and benefits, then consider joining the underwriting department at Liberty Mutual. As a Farm Underwriter in property casualty insurance, you’ll grow and maintain diversified books of business while working with agents to assess risks, determine premiums, set conditions, and negotiate to ensure profitability and meet business goals.

We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise if you’re a:

• Strategic Account Manager: As part of your portfolio strategy, you’ll ensure a profitable book of Farm and Ranch business, growing successful agent and broker relationships and pursuing renewals.
• Problem solver: You’ll crunch the numbers and review the data to determine risk selection, premiums, policies, and conditions, as well as identify opportunities for improved growth, profit and diversification.
• Clear communicator: You’ll maintain and nurture successful relationships with agents, while presenting proposals, negotiating deals, and obtaining approvals.
• Collaborative teammate: Contributing to overall team success, you’ll mentor underwriters in both technical and professional skills, as well as share best practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Conscientious professional: Understanding that the deal isn’t done until the paperwork is complete, you’ll document account reviews, state-compliant signoffs and referrals, letters of authority and follow underwriting guidelines.

Qualifications

What you’ve got:

Experience

• 3-5+ years of commercial lines or farm and ranch underwriting experience
• Experience with multi-line insurance products

Skills

• Analytical, problem-solving capabilities
• Strong territory management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• An aptitude for building rewarding relationships with agents and brokers, peer underwriters and underwriting assistants

Knowledge

• Command of insurance finance and actuarial concepts
• Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance products, underwriting, risk selection, pricing and marketplaces, as well as regulatory issues in relevant territories
• Understanding of contract language, including regulatory and policy differences among applicable states
• Familiarity with continuous improvement processes and tools

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Chartered Property Casual Underwriter or other professional insurance designation preferred

About Us

As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.

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.

We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.

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, veteran’s 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

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