LIBERTY MUTUAL - Always give your best work is her policy!

Black Collegian, Oct 2006

Liberty Mutual

History:

Liberty Mutual Group began as a workers' compensation insurance provider in 1912 in Boston, Massachusetts. Still headquartered in Boston, we're now a leading global multiline group of insurance companies whose largest line of business is private passenger auto.*

Reputation:

Reputation: We have a reputation for consistently conducting business with integrity and respect.

Strength:

We received financial strength ratings of "Excellent" (A) from the A.M. Best Company, "Good" (A2) from Moody's Investors Service, and "Strong" (A) from Standard & Poor's.

People:

We employ more than 39,000 employees in nearly 900 offices throughout the world. Because inclusion is critical to our success, we tap into all available talent pools, offering opportunities based on our employees' abilities, performance, and aspirations. All our employees have a shared bottom line: to treat each other with dignity and respect and help our customers live safer, more secure lives.

Why did you choose Liberty Mutual?

After being an intern at Liberty through INROADS, I learned about the Fellowship in Finance and Accounting Development Program (FIFA) and I thought it was a great opportunity. Through this program, I was able to rotate through three different departments: (Liberty International-Financial Reporting, Commercial Markets-Reinsurance and Personal Markets-Expense Team). The program not only helped me enhance my finance and accounting skills but it also gave me a lot of exposure to senior management; allowing me to create a great network.

What excites you most about working In the insurance industry?

I feel a great sense of pride knowing that I am working for a company that provides people with security and with the opportunity to work on projects with genuine responsibility.

How does your position Impact Liberty Mutual's global strategies?

My current role in Liberty's International department revolves around financial controls. My main focus is to work with all of Liberty's International operations to ensure that there are efficient controls in place to help minimize the impact of potential risks.

What advice do you have for graduating seniors and interns who will enter the workplace?

My advice to graduating seniors and any students working as interns is, regardless of the position, to always give your best at work. Get exposure to a lot of different projects. By learning different things, you grow your skills and become a more marketable employee. You should volunteer to help out co-workers which exposes you to more areas of the organization and all the career opportunities available.

Olga Ballestas

Title:

Senior Accountant - International Financial

Education:

Bryant University, Smithfield Rl

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Concentration: Finance

With Liberty Since 2002:

Actuary Intern 2002

Finance Intern 2003

Fellowship in Finance and Accounting Program 2004-2006

International Financial 2006

Education:

I plan to return to school to get my MBA. Obtaining this goal will position me for many more professional opportunities.

For information on opportunities in claims management, loss prevention, information systems, underwriting, actuarial, finance, human resources and sales visit our website at: www.libertymutual.com/getstarted

Inclusion is the answer. Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer.

* Based on 2005 direct written premium.