AVP, Underwriting Manager OR VP, Senior Underwriting Manager, Environmental
Liberty Mutual Canada
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Champion and model our Liberty Values and Guidelines for Inclusion to drive market leading culture and ensure positive employee engagement.
- Manage and support the growth and development of a team of underwriters. Champion the development of technical and business development skills and support a high degree of employee engagement through a culture of success, empowerment and accountability. Handle team underwriting referrals.
- Evaluate and manage resources to support profitable growth, and ensure the team meets or exceeds new business, renewal, retention, rate and profit targets. Identify strategic areas for growth and support associated business planning and forecasting.
- Act as a key point of contact for authority sign-off and technical training and development.
- Review, evaluate and initiate recommendations regarding appropriate modifications to underwriting guidelines or strategy in conjunction with monitoring profitability of an assigned portfolio of business.
- Develop marketing plans, working with Regional Leaders and other key stakeholders to expand and improve information sharing across the entity and support the continuous development and expansion of key broker relationships within the marketplace.
- Work with Global Underwriting peers, Operations, Technology, Product & Risk Services, and Alternative Risk Solutions to identify and prioritize initiatives to drive best-in-class service, productivity and multi-line business opportunities.
- Champion our key value proposition and ensure that we consistently offer top-level customer service to brokers and clients. Ensure these key standards are maintained across the organization and provide support to the Environmental underwriting team to expand our presence in the market.
- Responsible for the monthly financial reporting of the team’s underwriting results. Assist with additional financial reporting and planning, as necessary.
- Promote a culture of accountability in data capture and integrity within the team, ensuring booking and coding is actively managed and cross-checked, as appropriate.
- Stay informed on any key legislative or regulatory changes affecting regional products or industry segments.
- Lead thought leadership initiatives that showcase Liberty’s expertise, solidify brand reputation and position Liberty as a valued partner in the eyes of customers.
- Perform related duties as requested, including report preparation, presentations, special projects, and directing or conducting audits to ensure the success of the region.
- 7+ years underwriting experience, leadership experience preferred.
- Experience training, coaching, evaluating and developing a team of people, while ensuring accountability for meeting goals.
- Proficient with business planning and Profit and Loss (P&L) management including budget setting, reporting and driving profitable growth.
- Bachelor’s degree/college diploma or equivalent industry expertise.
- Proven track record of leading strong broker and client relationships; providing market leading service, fostering an engaging work environment, and championing operational and technology initiatives aimed at enhancing underwriting productivity.
- Excellent communicator, active listener, critical thinker and problem solver.
- Ability to build relationships and exercise influence while working cross-functionally.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Self-starter with superior time management and delegation skills.