AVP, Executive Underwriter, Construction

Department :
Underwriting

Location:

Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax Reports To :
Head of Construction 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.

• 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

We're 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 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. The successful incumbent will also play a key role in coaching, mentoring, and training other members of the team to ensure their ongoing professional development.

They will manage relationships with select broker partners and clients and provide valuable input into regional strategies and other operational improvements.

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.

Minimum 7 years related insurance industry experience focused on Construction risks. Experience in underwriting construction insurance required. University degree with a focus in busin