Liberty Specialty Markets named best home for female underwriting talent in market-leading report

Authored by Liberty Specialty Markets

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has welcomed the market-leading Gracechurch London’s Leading Underwriters Report 2022, which recognised LSM as the London Market carrier with the strongest female underwriting talent, including the highest number of influential female underwriters. In addition, Meghan Walker, Head of Aviation at LSM was ranked #2 of London’s Leading Female Underwriters 2022.

Liberty Specialty Markets was also recognised for being the fastest riser in terms of bench strength, with the number of underwriters mentioned rising by over 40% in 2022. LSM was also ranked #3 for London’s Bench Strength Leader 2022. The report is testament to LSM’s continued commitment to helping diverse talent develop and achieve the recognition it deserves.

“LSM has created a fantastic environment for women and minorities to develop their skills and talent, all in the security of a fair, inclusive and competitive workspace,” said Liberty Specialty Markets’ Chief Underwriting Officer – Commercial, Melanie O’Neill. “This is welcome recognition of the improvements we have made as a business, with diversity and inclusion a top priority of our senior leadership team.

“The policies we implemented have made our workplace more inclusive and are ultimately improving the quality of our underwriting, because we are attracting the finest talent regardless of their background. I am pleased this report has recognised our efforts today.”