LIO Specialty, Underwriter - Construction

Summary / Objective The Underwriter supports the development of profitable Casualty Construction business within LIO's E&S (LIO Specialty) division and helps maintain relationships with wholesale partners. Working closely with the Underwriting, Actuarial, Reinsurance, Systems, Claims, and Legal functions, the incumbent supports underwriting aspects of the wholesale relationship — including market visits to present LIO's products and appetite, and the development of production and profitability within an assigned book.

• Support brokers and insureds with questions related to eligibility, endorsements, billing, and policy information.
• Articulate LIO's product differentiation and underwriting appetite to wholesale partners and prospective accounts.
• Utilize underwriting systems and technology, including AI-powered tools, to support risk evaluation.
• Review referrals and loss history to evaluate risk quality and completeness.
• Utilize dashboards and reporting tools to help track production, losses, and areas of risk.
• Select, price, quote, and decline new business referred by brokers in accordance with company underwriting guidelines and sound underwriting judgment.
• Partner and maintain collaborative business relationships to develop, grow, and underwrite profitable business.
• Participate in other projects and duties as assigned.

The Customer Lens -- Prioritizing our relationships, service, and needs of our customers.

Innovative Thinking -- Fostering an environment that empowers and sustains bold thinking and actions.

Balance -- Creating an inclusive, diverse, and holistic balance to meet our personal and professional needs.

Simplicity -- Striving for simplicity in our service, products, and processes.

Accountability -- Owning our results and learning from them.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a virtual, global environment, balancing competing priorities while executing with speed and accuracy.
• Demonstrates respect for the diverse skills, personalities, and backgrounds of others at any level in the organization.
• Track record of building strong partnerships and contributing to a culture focused on delivering the best solution for the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build trust, and maintain productive working relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Project management experience, including planning work, managing timelines, and driving execution against objectives.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a small-team, entrepreneurial environment characterized by ambiguity and rapid change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Previous insurance coursework.
• Insurance rating experience.

• AINS, CPCU, or other insurance designations preferred.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
• Employer-paid Life & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary Pet Insurance.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

• This job operates in a…