Senior Underwriter – Professional Liability, Errors & Omissions

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About the role

  • Senior Underwriter managing a complex Professional Liability portfolio at Liberty Mutual Canada. Collaborating closely with brokers to drive profitable growth across the Ontario region.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the solicitation, underwriting, and execution of a large and complex portfolio of Professional Liability (E&O) business including Architects & Engineers E&O, Contractors Professional Liability, and Miscellaneous E&O
  • Review, negotiate, and execute policy terms and conditions, including manuscript wordings, where appropriate
  • Achieve rate, retention, and growth targets through disciplined underwriting and strong portfolio management
  • Demonstrate elite underwriting by applying market expertise, innovative problem-solving, accurate file documentation, and adherence to underwriting protocols and product strategies
  • Proactively engage in marketing activities with brokers including external presentations and participating in industry events
  • Work closely with brokers, clients, management, and product leaders to ensure consistency, alignment, and execution excellence
  • Build, maintain, and expand broker and client relationships through regular marketing activity, active prospecting, and development of a strong pipeline of new business
  • Take a leadership role in managing internal and external meetings with professionalism, clarity, and mutual accountability for results
  • Collaborate across LMC’s business units to leverage multi-line and cross-sell opportunities
  • Recommend and execute innovative solutions to improve renewal efficiency and enhance ease of doing business for brokers and clients
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized underwriting files in compliance with audit, governance, and underwriting best practices
  • Participate in continuous learning and professional development through industry events, seminars, courses, and internal knowledge sharing
  • Perform related duties, including reporting, presentations, and special projects, as required to support overall product line success.

Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5 – 7 years of relevant underwriting experience within Financial & Professional Services lines
  • Advanced knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices & procedures across FPS products
  • Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements
  • Proven ability to profitably grow and retain a complex specialty portfolio
  • Self-starter with strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent business, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
  • Established market presence with strong broker relationships and demonstrated success in developing new business opportunities
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills - ability to prioritize competing demands
  • Relevant insurance designations and continued education are considered an asset
  • Comfortable with critical thinking and a growth mindset, demonstrating respect for diverse perspectives and inclusive decision-making
  • Ability to manage change effectively and adapt to evolving market conditions and systems.

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

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$99,000 - CA$130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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