The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Summary:

Manages a team of Underwriting Managers, and potentially some underwriters. Holds a full suite of management responsibilities for the team: attraction, development, pay and performance management, and communication of underwriting strategy. Manages a significant budget, and monitors how well managers within the team are delivering leadership responsibilities. Contributes to planning and strategy development for the business area owned by manager.

Responsibilities:

Drives a culture of underwriting excellence across entire portfolio. Holds a significant level of underwriting authority and acts as a point of escalation - and possibly referral - on particularly tricky or novel decisions. Dedicates significant time to maintaining a significant external profile (e.g., undertaking speaking engagements on behalf of Liberty), and becoming a "known commodity" in the market. Maintains excellent relationships with external brokers/agents, partners and stakeholders. Upholds, exemplifies and helps shape Liberty`s value proposition across the business and market. Drives change initiatives within the department. Accountable, ultimately, for the performance of multiple portfolios of business within a sub-segment underwritten by multiple teams. Specific technical oversight responsibilities (e.g., related to planning, portfolio management, marketing, product development etc.) will differ in different parts of GRS. May continue underwriting specific policies and delivering the work of an Underwriter.

• Degree in Business or similar field required
• A minimum of 10 years progressive commercial insurance underwriting experience expected, including a minimum of 4 years of proven underwriting management experience, preferred
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred
• Proven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibility
• Demonstrated expert-level ability to communicate complex analyses and information
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners required
• Must possess the following skills, abilities and attributes: strong leadership skills, development of people, strategic thinking, sustained effective portfolio management and profitable growth, communications skills, decision-making skills, results-oriented, industrious, innovative, problem-solving skills, coaching and mentoring skills, and negotiating skills

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