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Senior Underwriting Manager, Property

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Chicago, IL · Posted August 27, 2026

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Your responsibilities will include analyzing and approving underwriting decisions for large single carrier admitted property accounts by evaluating property exposures, hazards, financial information, requested coverages, loss history, pricing targets, and desired program structures to determine appropriate terms and conditions. Drives a culture of underwriting excellence across entire portfolio. Drives change initiatives within the team. Maintains a visible external profile and excellent relationships with external brokers/agents, partners and stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to help the team achieve their goals and expand their own networks. Acts as a point of escalation/referral on particularly tricky or novel underwriting decisions and upholds and exemplifies Liberty`s value proposition across the business and market. May cover for manager where required. Accountable for the performance of a portfolio (or part thereof) within a sub-segment of business underwritten by the team. Specific technical responsibilities (e.g., related to planning, portfolio management, marketing, product development etc.) will differ in different parts of GRS. May continue underwriting specific policies and delivering the work of an Underwriter. Degree in Business or equivalent typically required A minimum of 10 years progressive underwriting experience expected, including a minimum of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience, preferred CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners required Must possess the following skills, abilities and attributes: strong leadership skills, development of people, strategic thinking, sustained effective portfolio management and profitable growth, communications skills, decision-making skills, results-oriented, industrious, innovative, problem-solving skills, coaching and mentoring skills, and negotiating skills