Jobs at Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm founded in 1857, has evolved into a tech‑centric organization that delivers digital wealth‑management solutions, insurance products, and data‑driven financial planning. Their technology teams build scalable cloud platforms, advanced analytics dashboards, and secure mobile experiences that support millions of clients worldwide.

Tech hires span software engineering, data science, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, product management, UX design, and data engineering. Candidates can expect a structured interview process that blends coding challenges, system‑design discussions, and behavioral questions focused on client impact and collaboration. Compensation packages are competitive, often including base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

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Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Liberty Mutual is seeking a field attorney with at least six years of trial experience for a primarily remote role. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits including bonuses, flexible time off, and retirement plans. The attorney will manage the entire legal process, from investigation to trial, and collaborate with claims representatives and clients. They will also serve as a strategic partner, developing legal strategies and providing guidance to junior attorneys. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a talent for relationship building, and knowledge of insurance law.

Licensed Remote Inside Sales Representative

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Helena, MT

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Liberty Mutual is offering a Remote Inside Sales Agent position for candidates in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The role involves handling inbound calls and warm leads, consulting with customers on their insurance needs, and converting sales leads into policyholders. The starting base salary is $45K with an average earnings range of $55K-$75K through base salary and commission. Top performers can earn up to $85k+. The company provides paid training, comprehensive medical benefits from day one, and no cold calls. Qualifications include 2-3 years of sales experience, strong interpersonal and persuasion skills, and a Property & Casualty Insurance license. Liberty Mutual fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Technical Consultant I/II- Risk Control

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Columbus, OH

Posted Oct 13, 2024

The Technical Consultant role at Liberty Mutual involves providing expert consultative services to customers, primarily in Northern Ohio, with occasional responsibilities in neighboring regions. The role includes conducting on-site evaluations, evaluating data, and creating/implementing service plans to control customer's source of risk, loss, and costs. The consultant also provides technical support to other loss prevention employees and collaborates with management in developing policies and procedures. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, or related areas, and at least 5 years of directly related consulting experience in loss prevention or progressive safety/health field. Candidates with advanced degrees and professional certifications are preferred. The role involves regular travel and offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Remote Inside Sales Representative

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Liberty Mutual is offering a Remote Inside Sales Agent position in Washington and Oregon. The role involves handling inbound calls and warm leads, consulting with customers on insurance needs, and converting sales leads into policyholders. The starting base salary is $45K with an average earnings range of $55K-$75K through base salary and commission. Top performers can earn up to $85k+. The company provides paid training, comprehensive medical benefits, and no cold calls. Qualifications include 2-3 years of sales experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a Property & Casualty Insurance license. Liberty Mutual fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Senior Software Engineer

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Liberty Mutual is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Customer Service team. The role involves building and modernizing next-generation billing systems for personal lines billing products. The engineer will work collaboratively on a diverse agile team, developing complex systems and software. They will analyze technical system problems and create innovative solutions. The role also involves leading quality engineering practices and developing automated test suites. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or business discipline, at least 5+ years of software engineering experience, and proficiency in Java, RESTful services, and AWS CDK. Preferred technologies include DynamoDB, Kafka, SNS, EC2, and S3.

Director, Distribution

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Oct 13, 2024

The job posting is for a leadership role in a complex subregion territory at Liberty Mutual. The role involves managing a team, achieving profit and growth goals, and collaborating with various internal partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for agency management, talent development, and executing business strategies. The position requires an undergraduate degree, minimum 10 years of experience, and strong business acumen. Liberty Mutual is recognized as a great place to work, offering benefits and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Executive Underwriter, Large Property

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 13, 2024

The Large Property Executive Underwriter position at Liberty Mutual involves independently underwriting policies within authority, making data-driven decisions, and managing a portfolio of brokers, agents, and clients. The role focuses on large single carrier and quota share business with TIV's exceeding $300M across various sectors. Responsibilities include developing profitable business, maintaining strong market presence, and collaborating across departments. Qualifications include a degree in Business, 7+ years of underwriting experience, and a CPCU or professional insurance designation. Liberty Mutual fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, offering comprehensive benefits and learning opportunities.

Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Multi-Industry

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Orange, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Liberty Mutual is seeking a Middle Market Senior Underwriter with commercial lines underwriting experience and broker relationships in Southern California. The role involves developing and maintaining a profitable, diversified book of business, guiding less experienced underwriters, and participating in company projects. Key responsibilities include risk selection, agent/broker relationships, portfolio management, documenting deals, leadership, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Business, 3-5 years of underwriting experience, and a CPCU or professional insurance designation. Liberty Mutual offers a competitive salary range, opportunities for growth, and a positive work environment.

Regional Manager 2, Risk Control

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Liberty Mutual is seeking a Region Frontline Leader for their Dedicated Client Division. The role involves leading a team of technical consultants, implementing control strategies, and fostering innovation. Responsibilities include leadership, continuous improvement, relationship building, account service, execution, management, and talent strategy. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of consulting experience, and advanced knowledge in risk control principles. The position offers opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Product Owner, Solaria Innovation Lab

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Hampton Roads, VA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

The job posting is for a Product Owner role at Liberty Mutual's innovation incubator, Solaria Labs. The role involves working on high-quality marketing delivery, creating and executing email marketing campaigns, and collaborating with a cross-functional team. The job offers a competitive salary range, flexible time off, and opportunities for growth and development.

Solutions Architect

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Liberty Mutual is seeking a Solution Architect for the USRM Data Analytics and Engineering organization. The role involves designing and architecting the MDM shared platform environment, collaborating with diverse teams, and contributing to the overall USRM DAE data modernization efforts. The candidate will be responsible for designing and deploying robust solutions, aligning with Data Strategy and Design, and partnering with URSM Technology Enterprise Architecture teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, 16+ years of IT experience, and strong understanding of database design, performance tuning, data governance, and security best practices. Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration techniques is required, along with experience with monitoring and observability tools. Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and containerization technologies is also necessary. The role offers opportunities for growth and development within the role and the chance to contribute to the company's mission of helping people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

Personal Lines Senior Territory Manager

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Liberty Mutual's Safeco Insurance is seeking a Senior Territory Manager to drive profitable premium growth within an assigned territory. The role involves managing independent agents, building relationships with underwriters, and creating strategies to achieve direct written premium, profit, and new business goals. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, at least six years of progressively responsible insurance sales and management experience, and advanced knowledge of company services, products, and industry trends. The position requires strong communication, analytical, and business development skills, as well as the ability to travel daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Northwestern Mutual?
Employees describe a culture centered on integrity, long‑term client relationships, and continuous learning. The company offers robust professional development programs, mentorship, and a focus on work‑life balance, especially in tech teams that collaborate across regions and embrace agile methodologies.
What types of positions are available at Northwestern Mutual?
The tech talent pool includes software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, cybersecurity analysts, product managers, UX designers, data engineers, and DevOps specialists. Roles range from entry‑level to senior leadership, with opportunities to work on cloud migration, AI‑driven analytics, and mobile app development.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase measurable impact in past projects, align your portfolio with Northwestern Mutual’s industry focus on data security and client experience, and prepare for both technical and behavioral interviews. Highlight experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data pipelines, and collaboration tools like Jira and Slack. Demonstrate a growth mindset and a commitment to ethical finance practices.

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