Liberty Mutual Insurance
AVP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Excess Liability - Major Accounts
Liberty Mutual Insurance, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
AVP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Excess Liability - Major Accounts at Liberty Mutual Insurance. The role leads a high-performing team of umbrella and excess underwriters in the Northeast, combining strategic leadership, organizational discipline and deep technical underwriting expertise to drive profitable growth across a diverse portfolio of general industry accounts. Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a team of umbrella and excess underwriters; set clear performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and build bench strength. Own the underwriting strategy and profitability for a portfolio of excess liability business in the Northeast; set priorities that focus the team on sources of profitable growth. Exercise authority on complex submissions and referrals; provide timely, well-reasoned decisions that balance growth and risk. Strengthen underwriter capability on multi-line accounts and ensure consistent application of underwriting guidelines and pricing discipline. Maintain and grow visible, trusted relationships with external brokers, agents and other market partners to support new business and retention. Partner with claims, actuarial, reinsurance, product and legal teams to evaluate large or unusual exposures, leverage loss trends, and refine appetite and terms. Drive continuous improvement initiatives — underwriting process enhancements, data/analytics adoption, and knowledge sharing — with a positive, change-oriented approach. Represent the company at industry events, broker meetings and internal forums to articulate the firm’s value proposition and marketplace positioning. Monitor portfolio performance and KPIs (e.g., premium growth, loss ratio, combined ratio, retention) and take corrective action as required. Qualifications
8–12+ years of commercial casualty underwriting experience with significant exposure to umbrella & excess lines; prior work with major accounts preferred. Demonstrated people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management. Strong technical knowledge of casualty exposures, complex account structuring, attachment layers, and reinsurance interactions. Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship management skills with brokers and internal stakeholders. Proven track record of profitable portfolio management and disciplined underwriting decision-making. Bachelor’s degree required; designations such as CPCU, ARM or similar highly desirable. Pay Range
Base pay range: $106,000/yr - $322,000/yr About Us / Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range reflects market value and provides opportunity to progress as employees grow within the role. Some roles may include additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions based on the applicable plan. Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Location
Boston, MA (Northeast focus for this role)
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AVP, Senior Underwriting Manager - Excess Liability - Major Accounts at Liberty Mutual Insurance. The role leads a high-performing team of umbrella and excess underwriters in the Northeast, combining strategic leadership, organizational discipline and deep technical underwriting expertise to drive profitable growth across a diverse portfolio of general industry accounts. Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a team of umbrella and excess underwriters; set clear performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and build bench strength. Own the underwriting strategy and profitability for a portfolio of excess liability business in the Northeast; set priorities that focus the team on sources of profitable growth. Exercise authority on complex submissions and referrals; provide timely, well-reasoned decisions that balance growth and risk. Strengthen underwriter capability on multi-line accounts and ensure consistent application of underwriting guidelines and pricing discipline. Maintain and grow visible, trusted relationships with external brokers, agents and other market partners to support new business and retention. Partner with claims, actuarial, reinsurance, product and legal teams to evaluate large or unusual exposures, leverage loss trends, and refine appetite and terms. Drive continuous improvement initiatives — underwriting process enhancements, data/analytics adoption, and knowledge sharing — with a positive, change-oriented approach. Represent the company at industry events, broker meetings and internal forums to articulate the firm’s value proposition and marketplace positioning. Monitor portfolio performance and KPIs (e.g., premium growth, loss ratio, combined ratio, retention) and take corrective action as required. Qualifications
8–12+ years of commercial casualty underwriting experience with significant exposure to umbrella & excess lines; prior work with major accounts preferred. Demonstrated people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management. Strong technical knowledge of casualty exposures, complex account structuring, attachment layers, and reinsurance interactions. Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship management skills with brokers and internal stakeholders. Proven track record of profitable portfolio management and disciplined underwriting decision-making. Bachelor’s degree required; designations such as CPCU, ARM or similar highly desirable. Pay Range
Base pay range: $106,000/yr - $322,000/yr About Us / Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range reflects market value and provides opportunity to progress as employees grow within the role. Some roles may include additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions based on the applicable plan. Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Location
Boston, MA (Northeast focus for this role)
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