Assistant Vice President, Executive Underwriter – Programs, Property Expertise

Liberty Mutual Canada

Assistant Vice President, Executive Underwriter focusing on property expertise at Liberty Mutual Canada. Overseeing program underwriting, portfolio management, and specialized property risk with an emphasis on growth.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$140,000 - CA$190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead underwriting oversight of a portfolio of delegated and non-delegated authority programs, with a strong emphasis on property and property-led programs
Conduct holistic program reviews, including profitability, rate adequacy, CAT exposure, and long-term sustainability
Drive portfolio segmentation strategies, identifying growth opportunities within specialized property niches (e.g., emerging industries, complex risk segments)
Contribute to the creation, launch, and scaling of new programs, including development of underwriting guidelines and product wordings
Underwrite and guide complex commercial property risks, including large and non-standard exposures
Apply deep understanding of property coverage, wordings, CAT modelling, and facultative reinsurance structures
Support program partners in risk selection, pricing strategy, and coverage structuring to ensure alignment with Liberty’s appetite
Provide technical leadership on large accounts, high-value assets, and specialized property exposures
Build and manage strong relationships with MGAs, brokers, and capacity partners
Act as a trusted advisor, influencing underwriting practices and program strategies
Collaborate on market expansion opportunities, including new distribution channels and niche sectors
Ensure consistent service delivery and alignment of underwriting standards across delegated authorities
Lead the review and governance of MGA and delegated underwriting authority agreements, ensuring compliance and alignment with risk appetite
Oversee and enhance program audit protocols, including underwriting quality, claims trends, and financial performance
Monitor portfolio performance using data-driven insights, actuarial inputs, and claims analysis
Identify emerging trends and proactively implement corrective actions and underwriting adjustments
Contribute to the national Programs strategy, with a focus on property-led growth segments
Identify opportunities to expand into specialized industries (e.g., cannabis, manufacturing, niche property sectors)
Champion innovation in program design, underwriting processes, and market positioning
Support development of standardized frameworks, playbooks, and scalable underwriting models
Partner closely with Actuarial, Risk Services, Claims, Reinsurance, and Legal to drive profitability

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of commercial P&C underwriting experience, with a strong emphasis on property underwriting and programs/portfolio management
Demonstrated experience in:
- Building or managing insurance programs or niche segments
- Underwriting complex property risks and large accounts
- Working with MGAs and delegated authority models (a preference)
Strong understanding of:
- Property wordings, CAT exposures, and reinsurance structures
- Portfolio analytics, profitability metrics, and program performance tracking
Proven ability to:
- Drive profitable growth within specialized segments
- Balance technical underwriting discipline with commercial strategy
- Influence stakeholders across brokers, MGAs, and internal teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Underwriting Complex Property RisksPortfolio AnalyticsProfitability MetricsProgram Performance TrackingRisk SelectionPricing StrategyCoverage StructuringProgram Audit ProtocolsData-Driven InsightsClaims Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementInfluencing StakeholdersCollaborationTechnical LeadershipAdvisory Skills