Associate Underwriter, Fronting

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Libertymutualcanada Full time

Department: Alternative Risk Solutions & Programs

Location: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, or Calgary

Reports To: VP, Senior Underwriting Manager

Company 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:

Liberty is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join our Alternative Risk Solutions & Programs team.  The primary focus of this role will be underwriting, marketing, and growing an assigned portfolio of business focused primarily on Fronting (Captive & Self-Insured Retention) a variety of Casualty, Property and Specialty products. In addition to underwriting a portfolio, this role will support evaluating credit risk and collateral required with our counterparties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Production and underwriting of an assigned book of new and renewal business, including analysis of risk, negotiation of policy terms & conditions, fees, and collateral (amount and form), to ensure appropriate profitability and retention.
  • Work closely with team members, management, Liberty Mutual Canada underwriting teams across Canada, and other Liberty business units to leverage multi-line business opportunities.
  • Maintain and expand broker and client relationships through regular marketing activities, active prospecting of account rounding opportunities, and the development of a pipeline of new clients.
  • Demonstrate effective prioritization of workload and provide superior customer service.
  • Recommend and execute innovative concepts to improve the efficiency of the renewal process and general ease of doing business.
  • Effective at managing internal and external meetings with professionalism and clarity while driving mutual accountability for results.
  • Continuous learning and development through attendance of industry events, relevant seminars, and courses, and learning from existing Liberty expertise. Including developing and expanding expertise in underwriting, risk analysis, financial statement analysis, collateral assessment, legal and legislative trends, and providing recommendations to management on changes in strategy to address any emerging trends.
  • Ensure proper organization and documentation of underwriting files.
  • Maintain financial analysis of portfolio for actuals compared to plan and forecast, as well as governance over key deliverables to clients.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • University degree or equivalent experience is required with preference given to those candidates with a Bachelor of Commerce.
  • Prior related experience in Fronting and/or Underwriting property & casualty lines and/or broking is an asset.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong ability to multi-task.
  • Motivated, client service oriented, and highly responsive.
  • Strong ability to negotiate and confident decision maker.
  • Highly effective communication skills.
  • Self-starter with strong analytical skills, in addition to strong business and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work through complex issues in order to meet deadlines.
  • Advanced knowledge of the suite of Microsoft applications, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Comfortable with critical thinking and a growth mindset, with thoughtful consideration of diverse perspectives during decision-making and respectful of differences.
  • Relevant insurance designations/education is an asset.
  • Proven ability to profitably grow a portfolio of business is an asset.

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.

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