Associate Underwriter OR Underwriter, Environmental Impairment Liability

Department: Underwriting

Location: Toronto, Vancouver or Calgary

Reports To: VP, National Practice Leader, Environmental & Reinsurance

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 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! 

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

Position Summary:

Liberty is seeking an Associate Underwriter or Underwriter to join our Underwriting team. This position is primarily focused on underwriting responsibilities on an assigned portfolio of Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance business across Canada, with particular emphasis on Contractors Pollution Liability, Fixed Site Liability & Storage Tank Liability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Production and underwriting of an assigned book of new and renewal business, including negotiation of policy terms and conditions.
• Research, collection, and analysis of account information, including in-depth technical analysis on EIL accounts, to determine suitability of risk.
• Build and maintain broker relationships to facilitate the marketing of Liberty products, including direct involvement in key broker initiatives and sales calls.
• Work with other Liberty lines of business to leverage multi-line business opportunities.
• Work closely with EIL colleagues and Management/Product Leaders to ensure consistency with underwriting protocols & product strategies.
• Attend relevant industry/association sponsored events to increase Liberty’s EIL profile.
• Drive process innovation to streamline the quoting process and increase efficiencies for the team
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent post-secondary education with relevant insurance designations/ education is an asset.
• Related work experience in the insurance industry is considered an asset.
• General Liability or Errors & Omissions Insurance experience is considered an asset
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills, in addition to strong business and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Demonstrate effective prioritization of workload and provide superior customer service
• Comfort in a customer facing role with regular engagement with brokers/clients
• Strong analytical, business, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong performer in both independent and team environment settings.
• Working toward CIP designation is an asset

The target annual salary for this role is $60,000 - $85,000. Salary is commensurate with candidate experience.

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.