Associate Underwriter, Construction

Liberty Mutual Canada • Halifax, NS

2d • CA$65,000 - CA$75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join our growing Construction team! The primary focus of this role will be underwriting, marketing, maintaining, and growing an assigned Construction portfolio spanning property and casualty lines on an annual and project basis — focusing on P&C commercial Package, automobile, contractors’ equipment as well as the possibility of builders risk and wrap-up.

Requirements

• University degree with a focus in business, engineering or applied science considered an asset.
• Related work experience in the insurance industry is considered an asset.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills, in addition to strong business and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Superior relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Must portray action oriented behavioral traits and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Able to make sound underwriting decisions in a timely manner under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and pursues the business with energy, drive and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be effective in a variety of formal presentations settings including one-on-one, small and large groups and can adjust communication to an audience to ensure being effective.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a desire for and continuous pursuit towards ‘elite underwriting’ skills and knowledge of Liberty products, with a focus on Construction lines of business.
• Production and underwriting of an assigned book of new and renewal business; including analysis of risk, negotiation of policy terms and conditions, pursuit of rate adequacy and strong account retention, all consistent with Liberty underwriting guidelines and strategies.
• Ensure proper exposure analysis, documentation, quality and timeliness of account summaries, file organization, adherence to Underwriter guidelines, and effective use of risk services, actuary and claims resources.
• Maintain and expand Liberty broker relationships through regular marketing activities, active prospecting of account rounding opportunities and the development of a pipeline of new middle market clients.
• Work closely with other Liberty business units to leverage multi-line business opportunities.
• Demonstrate effective prioritization of workload and provide superior customer service to our brokers and clients.
• Continuous learning and development through attendance of industry events, relevant seminars and courses, and learning from existing Liberty expertise.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree