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Josh Cohen

Director, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures at Liberty Mutual Insurance

Boston, Massachusetts

Overview 

Josh Cohen is currently the Director of Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures at Liberty Mutual Insurance in Boston, Massachusetts. With a background in corporate development, M&A, and strategic insights, Josh has successfully led financial analysis and deal sourcing initiatives, focusing on investments in sectors like insurance, FinTech, and SaaS. Josh's career highlights include his role as a lead financial analyst and his current position as Director of Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, where he has leveraged his skills in entrepreneurship, trend analysis, and strategic partnerships to drive corporate innovation and develop strategic communications within the insurance industry.

Work Experience 

  • Director, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures

    2015 - Current

    Founding member of Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Liberty Mutual. We look to partner with early-stage startups who are reshaping the (re)insurance landscape and creating value for our policyholders. Visit LMSV.vc for more information. Promoted to Director in November 2021 Promoted to Principal in April 2018 Promoted to Associate in April 2016 Hired as a Lead Analyst in June 2015

  • Corporate Development Associate, M&A

    2015 - 2018

    Oversaw a cross-functional effort to define and formalize Liberty’s U.S. insurance M&A strategy. Developed analytical frameworks to uniformly evaluate potential acquisition opportunities Evaluated and prioritized M&A targets based on quantitative and qualitative considerations. Presented recommendations for inorganic growth opportunities to senior leaders. Organized cross-functional due diligence process for active M&A targets. Constructed financial models and valuation assessments based on fundamental analysis, market research, and business feedback. Promoted to Associate in April 2016

  • Lead Financial Analyst, Strategic Insights

    2013 - 2015

    Constructed detailed competitor and market overviews by analyzing statutory insurance filings and other public disclosures and performed analysis to create actionable insights and inform decision-making. Evaluated opportunities to enter new lines of business, products, or other strategic opportunities. Presented recommendations and rationale to senior executives. Led the cross-functional development of board meeting, regulator, rating agency presentations as well as other high-priority deliverables for senior executives. Promoted from Senior Analyst to Lead Analyst in September 2014

  • Senior Commercial Auditor

    2011 - 2013

    Certified Public Accountant

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  • Commercial Assurance Intern

    2010 - 2010

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