"Liberty Mutual is committed to growing and leading in the midsize commercial insurance market," Matt Waters, national insurance middle-market general manager, said in a statement. (Photo: Liberty Mutual)
First, it embedded an umbrella underwriting team within its middle-market operation. This will make it easier and faster to provide whole-account solutions for middle-market brokers and buyers. Lisa Gentile, a former vice president of excess casualty at Travelers, leads the midsize umbrella underwriting team.
Second, Marcus Cooper joined Liberty Mutual and leads a new Midwest division that was created in an effort to better serve area middle-market buyers and brokers. Cooper joined from Zurich, where he ran the company's country-wide middle-market operation.
Third, Liberty Mutual appointed John Schwirtz to lead the Northeast division. Schwirtz joined Liberty Mutual 10 years ago and has held a number of important positions, most recently leading a team of energy underwriters through the company's expansion into the Houston market and the utility sector.
The three enhancements highlight a trend among large carriers going after the middle market. In December 2019, Chubb announced two appointments to its North America commercial insurance segment, the company's retail commercial property & casualty insurance division that serves middle market and small businesses.
"Liberty Mutual is committed to growing and leading in the midsize commercial insurance market," Matt Waters, national insurance middle-market general manager, said in a statement. "These strategic investments will make us easier to do business with and strengthen the value we provide to our brokers and buyers."
Denny Jacob
Denny Jacob is an associate editor for NU PropertyCasualty360. Contact him at [email protected].