Job Description

The Underwriting Manager leads a team of Underwriters within Liberty Mutual’s Ironshore Primary General Liability and Excess & Surplus (E&S) Casualty group. This role carries full management responsibilities, including talent attraction, development, performance management, and communication of underwriting strategy. Under the direction of senior leadership, the focus is on execution excellence , ensuring adherence to underwriting rules and guidelines, monitoring portfolio quality, and driving operational discipline across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Underwriters, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong people management capabilities, ensuring career growth and engagement within the team.
• Maintain a visible external presence and cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with brokers and agents.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Analyze the quality and profitability of policies underwritten by the team, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Underwrite complex or high-value accounts, particularly in specialized segments of Ironshore Primary General Liability and E&S Casualty.
• Maintain a visible external profile and cultivate strong relationships with brokers and agents, leveraging these connections to achieve team goals and expand market presence.
• Represent Liberty Mutual’s and Ironshore’s value proposition across the business and marketplace, articulating competitive advantages and differentiators.
• Contribute proactively to initiatives beyond the immediate team, supporting broader business objectives and cross-functional projects.
• Ensure underwriting practices reflect Ironshore’s commitment to innovation, responsiveness, and disciplined risk selection.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and analytics to enhance underwriting efficiency and decision-making.

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 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.

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, 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 

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