Liberty hires ex-AIG James Goodliffe to strengthen trade credit multi-buyer product line

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance, has appointed James Goodliffe to the role of senior underwriting officer within its financial risk solutions (FRS) multi-buyer trade credit practice.

Goodliffe has 18 years of experience in a variety of senior level roles across various financial services organisations, including American International Group (AIG), Export Development Canada (EDC) and Wells Fargo Bank. He has held an array of positions in account management, credit risk underwriting, and commercial underwriting.

In his new role, Goodliffe will be responsible for credit and transaction underwriting, portfolio and client relationship management, negotiation and product development.

Based in Chicago, he will report to Paul Kunzer, head of multi-buyer trade credit in North America.

Kunzer said: “We are delighted to have James join the team in North America. James is a seasoned risk management leader who excels in structuring credit risk mitigation solutions for small and large corporations, multinationals and financial institutions, working hand-in-hand with their brokers to meet clients’ needs.”

Peter Sprent, head of LSM’s financial risk solutions global product line, added: “I am delighted that someone of James’ experience and calibre is joining our team to help Paul build out this new business.”

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