Underwriter, Programs

Liberty Mutual Canada

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Department: Alternative Risk Solutions & ProgramsLocation: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, or CalgaryReports To: Vice President, Fronting & ProgramsCompany Overview:Liberty Mutual Canada is the Canadian operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. We offer a broad suite of commercial insurance products and solutions to mid-size and large Canadian companies with Canadian, North American and/or multinational risks. Liberty Mutual Canada has over 250 employees and services its clients coast-to-coast from our regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.At Liberty Mutual Canada, diversity is about all of us. Our promise to you is a culture that is collaborative, rewarding and empowering. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees across all dimensions of diversity and believe that recognizing, appreciating, and applying the unique insights, perspectives and backgrounds of each person cultivates an atmosphere of trust and respect. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is how we do business, and we’ll continue to invest in it to create a stronger global organization.If you are unsure whether or not your experience matches every requirement below, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied and diverse perspectives and experiences that we can add to our team!Our core values guide all of our decision-making and come to life through our benefits and employee programs. We offer:- A premier flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance.- Competitive health & dental benefits plan- Market-leading pension plan- Competitive time off policy- External education & tuition reimbursement programs- Employee & Family Assistance Programs- An opportunity to get involved and become a member of one of our national employee committees – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion.The Opportunity:Reporting to the Vice President, Fronting & Programs, this national role is primarily focused on underwriting responsibilities of an assigned portfolio of Programs and related business. This market-facing role will be required to build, and maintain, a strong relationship with Broking and Managing General Agent partners.Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate a desire for and continuous pursuit towards ‘elite underwriting' skills and knowledge of Liberty products, with a focus on Programs.
  • Production and underwriting of an assigned portfolio of programs. This will include coordinating a comprehensive review of profitability, performance, and assessment of risk appetite while involving key stakeholders (actuarial, reinsurance, product, etc.) where necessary.
  • Actively manage the relationship and ongoing needs of assigned programs within our portfolio, building and maintaining relationships with MGAs/Brokers, while ensuring service levels are being met by all parties.
  • Support in the review and onboarding of assigned new business opportunities while contributing to new business strategy in accordance with Liberty’s appetite and market trends.
  • Actively monitor and suggest changes to guidelines and strategies to ensure long-term profitability of the segment.
  • Regulatory monitor the performance of assigned portfolio, reporting on key trends, indicators, and the financial performance & forecast.
  • Demonstrate effective prioritization of workload and provide market-leading customer service for our internal stakeholders, brokers, and clients.
  • Challenge the status quo, experiment with new ideas, and help develop an industry leading approach to program business.
  • Perform related duties and special projects, as assigned, to assist in ensuring the success of Programs; the Alternative Risk Solutions & Programs team; and the broader Liberty Mutual Canada organization.
Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years underwriting experience (or equivalent), preferably in the Property and Casualty insurance space.
  • Demonstrate functional technical knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Demonstrate effective prioritization of workload and provide superior customer service.
  • Self-starter with a proven track-record of business success.
  • Strong analytical, business, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong performer in both independent and team environment settings.
Liberty Mutual Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we operate in and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process due to a disability (which may be invisible or visible, temporary or permanent), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Liberty Mutual Canada