AVP, Executive Underwriter, Construction

Liberty Mutual Canada • Calgary, AB

1d • CA$140,000 - CA$190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty Mutual Canada is seeking an AVP, Executive Underwriter to join their growing Construction team. This role is responsible for underwriting and profitably growing a Construction portfolio, focusing on property and casualty lines including commercial package, automobile, contractors’ equipment, and potentially builders risk and wrap-up. The successful candidate will also mentor and train team members, manage broker and client relationships, and contribute to regional strategies and operational improvements.

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.

Nice To Haves

• University degree with a focus in business, engineering or applied science

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.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree