AVP, Sr Underwriting Manager

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hybrid
118K-359K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Leads a team of underwriters or underwriting managers, overseeing talent development, performance, compensation, communication, and underwriting strategy. Drives underwriting excellence, change initiatives, portfolio performance, profitable growth, and external broker relationships. Acts as an escalation point for complex underwriting decisions and may continue underwriting policies directly. Contributes to business planning, portfolio management, marketing, or product development as applicable.
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Description
Manages a team of Underwriters or Underwriter Managers. Holds a full suite of management responsibilities for the team: attraction, development, pay and performance management, and communication of underwriting strategy. May include monitoring how well managers within the team are delivering leadership responsibilities. May contribute to planning and strategy development for the business area owned by manager.
Responsibilities
Drives a culture of underwriting excellence across entire portfolio. Drives change initiatives within the team. Maintains a visible external profile and excellent relationships with external brokers/agents, partners and stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to help the team achieve their goals and expand their own networks. Acts as a point of escalation/referral on particularly tricky or novel underwriting decisions. Upholds and exemplifies Liberty`s value proposition across the business and market. May cover for manager where required. Accountable for the performance of a portfolio (or part thereof) within a sub-segment of business underwritten by the team. Specific technical 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.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
  • A minimum of 10 years progressive underwriting experience expected, including a minimum of 2 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 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

About Us
Pay Philosophy: 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.
At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Fair Chance Notices
  • California
  • Los Angeles Incorporated
  • Los Angeles Unincorporated
  • Philadelphia
  • San Francisco

$118,000.00 - 359,000.00

Skills Required

  • Degree in Business or equivalent
  • At least 10 years of progressive underwriting experience
  • At least 2 years of proven underwriting management experience
  • CPCU or professional insurance designation
  • Ability to evaluate high-impact underwriting risks analytically
  • Ability to communicate complex analyses and information
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external partners
  • Strong leadership, people development, strategic thinking, portfolio management, decision-making, problem-solving, coaching, mentoring, and negotiating skills

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Liberty Mutual Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — The benefits include a strong 401(k) match with additional annual contributions, and some roles reference a pension, indicating robust long-term savings support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package features flexible time off, paid holidays, and multiple paid and unpaid leaves, with PTO that can increase with tenure.
  • Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA options, EAP resources, and mental-health support, reflecting comprehensive healthcare breadth.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1912

What We Do

Liberty Mutual Insurance exists to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. A Fortune 100 company and global leader in property and casualty insurance, we’ve spent over a century creating innovative products, services and technologies to meet the world’s ever-changing needs and make a difference for our customers and communities.

Why Work With Us

We offer the agility, work flexibility, project ownership and access to emerging tech you’d expect from a start-up — combined with the stability, resources and benefits that come from working at a leading Fortune 100 company. All in a welcoming, inclusive environment that values the unique insights, perspectives and backgrounds of each person.

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