Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Construction

Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market ConstructionJoin to apply for the Senior Underwriting Manager, Middle Market Construction role at Liberty Mutual Insurance.DescriptionExciting leadership opportunity to manage a talented team of construction underwriters, blending strategic vision, strong leadership, and deep technical expertise to drive meaningful impact across the portfolio. As Senior Underwriting Manager, you will guide and develop this high-performing group, foster trusted relationships internally and with brokers and partners, and make critical underwriting decisions that shape our portfolio’s longer-term success. This role focuses on building upon the team’s achievements, cultivating a culture of excellence, and delivering consistent and predictable growth in a fast-evolving insurance industry.ResponsibilitiesDrives 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 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.QualificationsDegree in Business or equivalent typically requiredA minimum of 10 years progressive underwriting experience expected, including a minimum of 2 years of proven underwriting management experience, preferredCRIS, CPCU, or professional insurance designation preferredProven analytical ability to evaluate high impact underwriting risks within scope of responsibilityDemonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and informationDemonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners requiredStrong leadership skills, development of people, strategic thinking, portfolio management and profitable growth, communication, decision-making, results orientation, problem-solving, coaching and mentoring, and negotiating skillsPay and BenefitsLiberty Mutual Insurance provided pay range: This range is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range: $106,000.00/yr - $322,000.00/yrAdditionally: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by skills, experience, education, certifications and location; full salary range reflects market value and may include compensation plans with commission and/or bonus earnings based on factors in the plan.About UsAs a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally. 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 law.EEO and NoticeFair Chance Notices: California, Los Angeles Incorporated, Los Angeles Unincorporated, Philadelphia, San Francisco. #J-18808-Ljbffr