Senior Underwriter - Energy

Title: Senior Underwriter - EnergyLocation: TX-IrvingAdvance Your Underwriting Career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 CompanyLiberty Mutual Energy, a business unit of Commercial Market Specialty Lines, specializes in the Power & Utility, Exploration & Production, Distribution and Renewable Energy sectors of the Energy industry, and also works with businesses that serve the Energy industry. In 1998, Liberty Mutual forged an alliance with AEGIS (Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited) to better serve the needs of the Power & Utility industry. Today, LM Energy, along with AEGIS, provides a range of products together with the expertise and flexibility to meet the Energy industry's unique primary and excess insurance needs.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 an Energy Underwriting opportunity with a responsible company that has consistently outpaced the industry in year over year growth? We have an excellent underwriting opportunity available for candidates with Energy Underwriting experience. As an Energy 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 accountsQualifications:* 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 with energy experience* 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 ethicsBenefits: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 insuranceOverview: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, sat