NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Liberty International Underwriters (LIU), part of the Global Specialty division of Liberty Mutual Insurance, today announced the appointment of Peter A. Clauson as senior vice president of LIU Excess Casualty and Umbrella in the U.S. and Latin America.

Mr. Clauson will be responsible for the strategic direction and underwriting performance of LIUs Excess Casualty and Umbrella business and will report directly to David Cohen, president of LIU U.S. and Latin America. Mr. Clauson will be based in LIUs New York office.

Excess Casualty and Umbrella serve as a pillar of LIUs casualty business. Peters deep casualty background and extensive experience in excess liability will help us take advantage of new opportunities in a growing marketplace, said Mr. Cohen.

With a career spanning 35 years, Mr. Clauson has diverse experience in commercial insurance management roles.

I am very excited to be part of LIUs well-established Excess Casualty business with such a strong management and underwriting team, said Mr. Clauson. Since 1999, LIU has been a recognized leader in the excess casualty market and I look forward to helping them further develop and diversify their business in the U.S. and Latin America.

LIU Excess Casualty and Umbrella has a broad appetite for business, offering Excess Casualty capacity up to $50 million.

Brokers and agents can contact Mr. Clauson directly at 212-208-2891 or peter.clauson@libertyiu.com.

About Liberty Mutual Insurance

"Helping people live safer, more secure lives" since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Insurance is a diversified global insurer and the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2012 direct premiums written as reported by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

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Liberty International Underwriters Appoints Peter A. Clauson as Senior Vice President of LIU Excess Casualty