Liberty Mutual

Assistant Director/Director of Strategic Innovation, Solaria Labs GRS Incubation

Liberty Mutual$125K — $201K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8 years experience for Assistant Director level or 7-10 years for Director level
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Requires strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of commercial insurance and underwriting processes
  • Self-starter with project leadership ability
  • Capable of managing complexity and ambiguity
  • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
  • Must work EST hours.

Responsibilities

  • Identify strategic opportunities aligned with enterprise and GRS priorities
  • Define incubation opportunities with test hypotheses and value projections
  • Design and incubate products and tools to accelerate future investments
  • Transfer learnings and assets back to the core business
  • Lead projects similar to partnerships like the roof health tool with GRS Data Science.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off (20 days annually)
  • Opportunities to work on innovative projects in a dynamic environment
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams across various business areas
  • Exposure to emerging technologies and market trends
  • Chance to contribute to strategically important initiatives that can disrupt the business.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Description

Within Solaria Labs, the Global Risk Solutions (GRS) Incubation team creates protected space to explore, test, and de-risk high-potential opportunities for the GRS business. We partner closely with leaders and teams across strategy, technology, product, underwriting, distribution, marketing, experience, analytics, applied science, operations, and strategic partnerships. Our work is always evolving in response to customer needs, market signals, emerging technologies, and GRS priorities, giving team members the opportunity to contribute across a changing portfolio of customer-facing, agent-facing, partner-facing, operational, digital, and AI-enabled initiatives.

 

Responsibilities

  • Partner with key stakeholders across Liberty Mutual to identify opportunities that are aligned to enterprise-level and/or GRS strategic priorities and have the potential to disrupt our business in the future
  • Define incubation opportunities, including hypotheses to test and near- and long-term value
  • Design and incubate new products, services, and tools with the goal to generate new learnings and assets to de-risk and accelerate future investments
  • Partner with key stakeholders to transfer these learnings and assets back to the core business

 

Example Project

 

Liberty Mutual partners with clients not only to transfer risk but also to mitigate and control risk.  Solaria’s GRS Incubation team recently partnered with GRS Data Science to test a roof health tool providing aerial imagery and roof condition insights to property clients.  We began by creating mockups for clients to react to, then worked with GRS Data Science to adapt an internal tool for client use.  In this role you will have the opportunity to lead similar types of projects.

 

The actual internal level/grade for this role will depend on the candidate’s overall experience and skill level

  • Assistant Director: $125,300-$176,800. Annual FTO days (Flexible Time Off): 20
  • Director: $142,800-$201,300. Annual FTO days (Flexible Time Off): 20

Please note the following expectations for remote employees:

  • If you are based in New England, you are expected to come into the Boston office once a week.
  • If you are located outside New England, you are expected to travel to Boston quarterly.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 6-8 years relevant work experience required for Assistant Director level
  • Minimum of 7-10 years relevant work experience required for Director I level
  • Expert skills in Excel and PowerPoint
  • This role requires strategic thinking, creative problem solving, business acumen, and technical delivery coordination to shape and incubate innovative concepts
  • Understanding of commercial insurance concepts, underwriting process, and financial metrics
  • Self-starter who takes the initiative to lead their own projects and can set a vision
  • Ability to manage high degrees of complexity and ambiguity
  • Strong collaboration / relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work EST hours required  

About Liberty Mutual

Since 1912, Liberty Mutual Insurance have committed theirselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services to meet their customers' ever-changing needs. Their delivery on this commitment is the reason they're now the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2012 direct premium written according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Liberty Mutual Careers

Join the vibrant team at Liberty Mutual, a leading global insurance company, where your career is in your hands. At Liberty Mutual, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. With a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, this is where your professional journey can truly flourish.

Work You’ll Do

At Liberty Mutual, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to empowering people to live safer, more secure lives. Whether you’re interested in a position in claims handling, underwriting, or customer service, you’ll find a platform here to enhance your skills and push the boundaries of what you can achieve.

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Liberty Mutual offers a range of career paths for both seasoned professionals and those just starting out. Our internship programs provide invaluable hands-on experience, helping to bridge the gap between education and full-time employment. For those seeking to grow their career, we offer positions that challenge and inspire, backed by benefits that support both professional and personal growth.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Liberty Mutual. We encourage our team to bring fresh ideas that drive industry leadership and improve customer experiences. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals who are keen on developing solutions that lead the market.

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Liberty Mutual is deeply invested in the professional development of its employees. With comprehensive diversity training and leadership programs, we prepare you to take on leadership roles within the company. Networking opportunities within the company can lead to mentorship and further career advancement.

Benefits of Joining Liberty Mutual

Working at Liberty Mutual comes with numerous benefits. From competitive salaries to health and wellness programs, we ensure our team members are well taken care of. More than just a job, a position at Liberty Mutual is a stepping stone to a fulfilling career.

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