Underwriter - Commercial Lines

America First Insurance is part of the Agency Markets (AM) business unit of the Liberty Mutual Group. Focused in the Southwest region of the U.S., America First Insurance is a company committed to providing superior commercial property and liability products and professional loss control services for small to medium-sized businesses. In addition, it offers a broad range of insurance products and services for individuals and families.As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual ranks 94th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2007 revenue, and is the sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual Group today employs over 41,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.Advance Your Underwriting Career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company

Our underwriters focus on answering two fundamental questions.  Should we write a policy for a particular customer?  What is a fair price for the risk that we would incur by writing the policy?  On the surface, these questions may seem straightforward, but as a Liberty Mutual underwriter, you will possess a curiosity that propels you to dig a little deeper for the answers. You will rely on your strong analytic, communication, and negotiation skills and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.  Underwriters are natural problem solvers who want to know our customers and how we can profitably accept the risks that our policies cover.   Are you looking for a Commercial Underwriting opportunity with a responsible company that has consistently outpaced the industry in year over year growth? We have an excellent underwriting opportunity available.  As a Commercial Underwriter you will work to manage assigned agencies, select profitable risks and build a profitable portfolio of accounts. In addition to a wide range of benefits, as a direct employee, your insurance education and training are paid by us.
 Responsibilities:Build & manage internal and external sales relationships.Select profitable risks based upon individual account criteria and underwriting standards Manage portfolio to control the overall mix of accounts, manage exposures & take prompt action when necessary Develop new business and retain existing accounts

Qualifications:Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred, continuing insurance education desired Success driven individual who has demonstrated 3-10 years of success in a commercial underwriting role Ability to analyze variables, such as type & amount of coverage, loss control, credit reports, and loss experience Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, contracts & underwriting guidelines Ability to interact successfully with customers to build & maintain good business relationships. Negotiation and pricing skills Hard work, honesty, integrity and unwavering business ethics

Benefits:

We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K and Company paid pension plan Medical coverage Dental coverage Paid time-off Pay-for-Performance Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance Discount fitness memberships Flexible spending accounts Tuition reimbursement Vision care coverage Work/Life resources Credit Union membership Employee and Dependent life insurance Disability insurance Long-term care insurance

Overview:

 

We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way.

 

We believe that the Company’s success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.

 

We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.

 

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