Who We Are

Corporate Strategy & Research [CS&R] is the internal strategy consulting team at Liberty Mutual Insurance. We serve as trusted, strategic advisers to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, and drive transformational change by taking an enterprise-wide, customer-centric perspective. We develop future leaders of the company by creating an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, professional development, and personal fulfillment.

Solving challenging problems for a Fortune 100 firm

CS&R works with the CEO and senior executives to solve the most complex and pressing business problems, guide thinking about the future of the entire enterprise, and execute cross-unit strategic priorities.

CS&R project focus areas

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Enterprise Strategic Priorities

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Growth
Strategy

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Operating Model Design

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Strategic Partnerships

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Disruptive & Emerging Trends

CS&R Highlights

CS&R has been recognized by numerous external and internal groups for their excellence within their work, as well as giving back to the community.

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(slide 1 of 2) Liberty Mutual wins again! Liberty Mutual's Corporate Strategy & Research team earned the Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC)'s 2023 Internal Consulting Overall Excellence Award for the second time in four years. This group was recognized for its superior performance in both operating model excellence and delivering significant and impactful consulting outcomes across the enterprise..
(slide 2 of 2) The power of mentorship Now in its fifth year, a partnership between Liberty Mutual and D'Amore-McKim School of Business is helping first-generation college students unlock career opportunities, build professional networks, and gain industry-ready skills..

Leadership Team

Our team members have diverse backgrounds, with most joining the group from top consulting firms, business schools, non-profits, tech and military sectors, and undergraduate institutions. 

Awards & Recognition

AIMC awards, 2023, 2022 and 2020

Roles & Development

Develop a differentiated skill set

CS&R team members build a strong and diverse consulting and strategy toolkit, including problem solving, data analysis, communication, and business judgement. Consultants develop their capabilities through projects, mentorship, and professional development sessions – and build a foundational toolkit they can rely on throughout their career.

Undergraduate track
CS&R actively recruits for the associate consultant level from top undergraduate colleges and universities. Individuals with experience in consulting can apply for the senior associate consultant role. Typically, these members of the department will develop extensive consulting and insurance skill sets, and then join the core business in more experienced roles, or move on to top graduate programs after their time in CS&R.

CS&R Undergraduate Track


Graduate track
We recruit experienced candidates from top business schools and external consulting firms. At Liberty Mutual Insurance, those on the graduate track are encouraged to develop within the group for two to three years as they build a network of mentors and industry expertise organically through project work for our C-suite and executives. After the time within CS&R, typical career trajectory entails transitioning into the core business lines / functional areas as emerging leaders of the company; many of Liberty Mutual’s senior leaders are former CS&R members.

CS&R Graduate Track

Career Development and Training

Career Path Program Chart for CS&R

Life in CS&R

  • Why I Pivoted from External to Internal Consulting
    In this firsthand account, Alison Kinzie shares why she transitioned from external to internal consulting and highlights the benefits of working within Liberty Mutual’s Corporate Strategy & Research team. She explores the greater visibility into impact, flexibility, access to stakeholders, diverse strategic challenges, and improved work/life balance that internal consulting offers.
  • A Week in the Life 
    Haley Goodman shares what a typical week looks like in CS&R. She describes the mix of client meetings, team collaboration, research and analysis, and mentorship touchpoints that shape the day-to-day experience of a CS&R consultant.
  • CS&R Team Engagement Events
    This article highlights a selection of CS&R's team-building social events. These gatherings are a core part of the CS&R experience and allow the team to build camaraderie and connect beyond day-to-day project work.
  • CS&R Case Interviews - What makes a candidate stand out?
    In this article, CS&R Senior Managers share what makes candidates stand out during the case interview process. They offer practical guidance on demonstrating structured problem-solving, clear communication, confidence, business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate facts into actionable recommendations.
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