[Remote] Underwriting Manager, Farm

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Liberty Mutual is looking for an experienced Farm Underwriting Manager to lead growth and profitability across the Southeast. You will manage a team of direct reports and oversee underwriting for both Liberty Mutual and State Auto farm product lines, playing a central role in the company's strategy to become the #1 Farm & Ranch writer.


Responsibilities

  • Leadership: Responsible for the acquisition, retention and development of underwriting talent. Formally manages, guides, mentors, and coaches underwriters in both technical and professional skills. Fosters an environment conducive to continuous improvement and root cause problem solving activities
  • Risk Selection: Responsible for implementing a strategy to better evaluate risk quality and further UWs skillset in qualifying, selecting and assessing risk
  • Agent/Broker Relationships: Fosters relationship management with key Agents and Brokers. Develops underwriter negotiation, communication and general deal making skills
  • Portfolio Management: Evaluates portfolio performance based on profitability metrics, multiline diversification, reinsurance, production metrics and industry trends
  • Quality Audit and Account Review: Ensure files meet regulatory requirements and internal documentation standards. Coaches underwriters to articulate thought process, decision making within both account reviews and file documentation

Skills

  • High level understanding of commercial property & casualty products; insurance operations; finance and actuarial concepts; regulatory environment; reinsurance; account management; underwriting; and producer management
  • Skills required include analyzing and problem solving; adaptability; decision making, building relationships; working effectively with others; communicating effectively; negotiation; influencing others; applying financial acumen; focusing on service; executing well
  • Planning and organizing work; and achieving results
  • Advanced degree or equivalent training required, CPCU designation (or equivalent), 7+ years of relevant experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Workplace flexibility
  • Professional development opportunities

Company Overview

  • Liberty Mutual Insurance provides a broad range of insurance products and services. It was founded in 1912, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.libertymutualgroup.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Liberty Mutual Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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