Underwriting Officer/VP of Property Treaty Underwriting - Stamford, CT (06901)

Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Property Treaty Underwriter to join our reinsurance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting property treaty reinsurance contracts, assessing risks, ensuring profitable portfolio growth and potentially have management responsibilities. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent relationship management skills, and a deep understanding of the reinsurance market to deliver tailored solutions to our brokers and clients. Responsibilities: Risk Assessment and Underwriting: Evaluate and underwrite property treaty reinsurance submissions, analyzing exposure data, loss history, and risk profiles to determine appropriate terms, conditions, and pricing. Portfolio Management: Monitor and manage the profitability and performance of the property treaty portfolio, ensuring alignment with the companys risk appetite and financial objectives. Client and Broker Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with cedents, brokers, and other stakeholders, providing technical expertise and customized reinsurance solutions. Contract Negotiation: Structure and negotiate treaty terms, ensuring competitive offerings while maintaining underwriting discipline and compliance with regulatory requirements. Data Analysis: Work with our actuarial and catastrophe modeling teams to utilize actuarial data, catastrophe exposure information, and other analytical tools to assess risk exposures, including natural perils and man-made risks. Market Awareness: Stay informed on industry trends, emerging risks, and competitive dynamics in the reinsurance market to support strategic decision-making. Collaboration: Work closely with actuaries, claims teams, and other internal departments to ensure accurate pricing, risk mitigation, and efficient claims handling. Documentation and Compliance: Prepare underwriting documentation, ensure adherence to internal guidelines and regulatory standards, and maintain accurate records of underwriting decisions. Business Development: Support the development of new business opportunities by identifying potential clients within our risk appetite. Potentially manage a small team of Underwriters. Maintain a visible external profile and strong relationships with external brokers and agents, leveraging these relationships to help the team achieve their goals and expand their own networks. Articulate and represent Liberty's value proposition across the business and market. Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., CPCU, ARe, or ARM) are a plus. Experience: Minimum of 10-20 years of experience in property treaty underwriting or reinsurance, with a proven track record of managing complex portfolios. Technical Skills: In depth understanding of catastrophe modeling software (e.g., RMS, AIR) and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills to foster trust and collaboration with clients and brokers. Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of property reinsurance markets, including trends, pricing strategies, and regulatory environments. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and diligence in reviewing contracts and risk exposures. Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 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. As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally. At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are open to all, we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers. 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. 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