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About the Role

We are looking for an AVP, Executive Underwriter to join our growing Construction team. This role will be accountable for underwriting and profitably growing a Construction portfolio spanning property and casualty lines. The successful incumbent will also play a key role in coaching, mentoring, and training other members of the team, manage relationships with select broker partners and clients, and provide valuable input into regional strategies and other operational improvements.

Responsibilities

Manage a large and complex portfolio of Construction business, significantly contributing to the segment’s profitable growth.
Act as a senior technical resource and referral point for complex Construction risks, helping shape underwriting strategy, account solutions, coverage negotiations, and profitable growth initiatives.
Collaborate with internal teams (risk services, actuary, claims) to achieve profitable growth through technical research and relationship building.
Significantly contribute to the region’s new business goals by maintaining a quality pipeline of prospects through targeted marketing, cross-selling and account rounding efforts with our key broker partners.
Ensure proper risk selection, exposure review, setting of profitable terms and conditions, file documentation, adherence to underwriting guidelines and strategies.
Lead the ongoing development of underwriting talent through coaching, mentoring, referral support, and knowledge sharing, while contributing to portfolio planning, broker strategy, and the long-term growth of the Construction practice.
Coach, mentor, and train colleagues on underwriting, business development, negotiation skills, and other necessary soft skills to ensure their ongoing professional development.
Responsible for relationship management with key brokers, clients, and prospects to ensure exceptional service and gather market intelligence to expand Liberty’s product and service offerings.
Collaborate and manage Construction account solutions while highlighting differentiators in product offerings and value propositions.
Provide recommendations towards regional growth strategies, broker, and client plans.
Propose alternate solutions to existing underwriting processes to improve service and simplify our business, and act as an early adopter of new systems and processes.
Commitment to continuous learning and development through attendance at industry events, relevant seminars, and courses, and learning from existing Liberty expertise.
Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years related insurance industry experience focused on Construction risks.
Experience in underwriting construction insurance required.
University degree with a focus in business, engineering or applied science considered an asset.
Proficient in understanding of policy wordings and their impact on claims scenarios.
Self-starter with proven analytical skills and a proven track record in a solutions-oriented approach to underwriting that drives profitable growth.
Experience working within a guideline framework, underwriting authorities and protocols.
Demonstrated broker relationships with global, national and regional brokers.
Comfortable with critical thinking and a growth mindset, with thoughtful consideration of diverse perspectives during decision-making and respectful of differences.
Able to respectfully give and receive positive and constructive feedback.
Effective at managing internal and external meetings with professionalism and clarity while driving mutual accountability for results.
Effective at change management and adapting to new systems and processes.
Drives innovation through a growth mindset, viewing roadblocks as opportunities for growth and supporting new idea testing, training, and ongoing monitoring of changes.
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
Collaborates well across business units.

Skills

Construction risks
Underwriting construction insurance
Policy wordings
Analytical skills
Solutions-oriented approach
Profitable growth
Guideline framework
Underwriting authorities
Protocols
Broker relationships
Critical thinking
Growth mindset
Diverse perspectives
Respectful communication
Meeting management
Change management
Innovation
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills

Location

Toronto
Calgary
Vancouver
Montreal
Halifax

Work Type

Flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work)

Experience Level

Minimum 7 years related insurance industry experience

Education Level

University degree with a focus in business, engineering or applied science considered an asset

Salary/Compensations

CAD $140,000-$190,000 per year (base salary)

Benefits

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

About the Company

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 300 employees and services its clients coast-to-coast from our regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, 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.
At Liberty Mutual Canada, our values are to foster a high-performing, equitable and inclusive culture where the best talent of all backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work and succeed.
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!

Equal Opportunity

Liberty Mutual Canada is committed to pay transparency and fair, equitable hiring.
We do not use AI‑based screening tools in our hiring process.
Candidates who complete an interview and remain under consideration may request, and will receive, feedback within 45 days.
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.