Underwriter OR Associate Underwriter, Management Liability

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Liberty Mutual Canada Full time

Department: Underwriting

Location: Halifax

Reports To: Assistant Vice Presidents, Management Liability & Commercial Insurance

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 Underwriter or Associate Underwriter to join our Underwriting team in Halifax. The primary focus of this role will be underwriting, marketing, maintaining and growing an assigned portfolio of business within the Financial and Professional Services team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Production and underwriting of an assigned book of new and renewal business including analysis of risk, negotiation of policy terms and conditions, and strong account retention.
  • Profitably underwrite and retain assigned Management Liability portfolio consisting of: Public Directors & Officers (D&O), Private D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary.
  • Work closely with team members, Management, and Product Leaders to ensure consistency with underwriting protocols & product strategies.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Effective at managing internal and external meetings with professionalism and clarity while driving mutual accountability for results.
  • Work closely with other Liberty business units to leverage multi-line business opportunities.
  • Continuous learning and development through attendance of industry events, relevant seminars and courses, and learning from existing Liberty expertise.
  • Ensure proper organization and documentation of underwriting files.
  • Comfortable with critical thinking and a growth mindset, with thoughtful consideration of diverse perspectives during decision-making and respectful of differences.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • University degree or equivalent is required with preference given to those candidates with a Bachelor of Commerce.
  • Prior related experience in Financial Lines underwriting 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 Office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel.
  • 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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