Underwriting Manager, General Liability & E&S Casualty

Description
The Underwriting Manager leads a team of Underwriters within Liberty Mutual's Ironshore Primary General Liability and Excess & Surplus (E&S) Casualty group. This role carries full management responsibilities, including talent attraction, development, performance management, and communication of underwriting strategy. Under the direction of senior leadership, the focus is on execution excellence, ensuring adherence to underwriting rules and guidelines, monitoring portfolio quality, and driving operational discipline across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Underwriters, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong people management capabilities, ensuring career growth and engagement within the team.
• Maintain a visible external presence and cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with brokers and agents.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Analyze the quality and profitability of policies underwritten by the team, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Underwrite complex or high-value accounts, particularly in specialized segments of Ironshore Primary General Liability and E&S Casualty.
• Maintain a visible external profile and cultivate strong relationships with brokers and agents, leveraging these connections to achieve team goals and expand market presence.
• Represent Liberty Mutual's and Ironshore's value proposition across the business and marketplace, articulating competitive advantages and differentiators.
• Contribute proactively to initiatives beyond the immediate team, supporting broader business objectives and cross-functional projects.
• Ensure underwriting practices reflect Ironshore's commitment to innovation, responsiveness, and disciplined risk selection.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and analytics to enhance underwriting efficiency and decision-making.

• Degree in Business or equivalent typically required
• 7 years progressive underwriting experience expected
• CPCU or professional insurance designation preferred
• Proven analytical ability to evaluate underwriting risks within scope of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses and information
• Has capability to mentor and share information with less experienced employees for underwriting and training purposes
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external partners required

• California

• Los Angeles Incorporated

• Los Angeles Unincorporated

• Philadelphia

• San Francisco