Underwriter, Environmental Impairment Liability - Jobs in Toronto

Job Description

Department: Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL)Location: Toronto Reports To: VP, National Practice Leader 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 250 employees and services its clients coast-to-coast from our regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, 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. Diversity, Equityamp; Inclusion (DEI) is how we do business, and we’ll continue to invest in it to create a stronger global organization. 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-siteamp; remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance. - Competitive healthamp; dental benefits plan - Market-leading pension plan - Competitive time off policy - External educationamp; tuition reimbursement programs- Employeeamp; Family Assistance Programs - An opportunity to get involved and become a member of one of our national employee committees – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equityamp; inclusion.The Opportunity:This position is primarily focused on underwriting responsibilities on an assigned portfolio of Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance business across Canada, with particular emphasis in Commercial General Liability and Contractors Pollution Liability and Fixed Site Liability and implementation of new innovative products and business solutions.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 CGL/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 protocolsamp; product strategies.
• Attend relevant industry/association sponsored events to increase Liberty’s EIL profile.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Skillsamp; Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ insurance industry experience, preferably in Commercial General Liability.
• Demonstrate functional technical knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective prioritization of workload and provide superior customer service.
• Self-starter with a proven track-record of business success.
• Strong analytical, business, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong performer in both independent and team environment settings.

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.