Assistant Vice President Underwriting - Renewable Energy - Property

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

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Assistant Vice President Underwriting – Renewable Energy – Property

Hybrid – Toronto

The Assistant Vice President Underwriting – Renewable Energy is a Senior Underwriter that will oversee and grow our book of renewable energy property business in Canada. This person will act within established guidelines to review, analyze, evaluate and monitor new and renewal accounts for renewable energy projects throughout Canada.

Candidate Profile

Assistant Vice President Underwriting – Renewable Energy – Property will be a “hands-on” technical expert with a history of success within a top-tier Commercial Insurance Carrier focused on building a complex book of Property insurance targeting the Canadian Renewable Energy Sector Large Complex risk with premiums of over $100,000.

Candidates must have strong connections in the Canadian Energy Sector, including Retail Brokers, Solar, and Wind energy developers, owners, and operators. They should also have experience in portfolio management, including solicitation, underwriting analysis, issuing quotations, and marketing.

Additionally, candidates must exhibit executive presence and proven success in communication, influence, and relationship-building, which add value to AXIS's business and support long-term strategies.

Work Profile

This role is ideal for individuals based in the Toronto Metro Area who are looking for a combination of remote, in office, and face-to-face meetings with internal partners and clients. The job requires three days a week in the office (123 Front Street) except while traveling to attend sales, industry, and company events.

Responsibilities

1. Independently underwrite new and renewal risks within underwriting authority guidelines; negotiate terms and conditions; review wordings and endorsements; issue quotes to brokers on new and renewal business.
2. Prepare detailed underwriting proposals for domestic Canadian business and for referrals to our London-based syndicate business.
3. Meet retail brokers and clients; attend conferences and site visits; participate in industry groups and other market events; and other marketing of AXIS.
4. Further develop the Canadian renewable energy property book, including new growth areas; participate in development of overall strategy and assist in implementation of strategic measures; assist in implementing new products and developing process improvements.
5. Assist in general underwriting related administration to ensure efficient workflow within the team.
6. Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase AXIS’ market presence.
7. Identify target markets and develop relationships with existing and potential brokers.
8. Develop internal relationships with other profit centers and distribution staff; work with Canadian colleagues who are writing or targeting liability business in concert with the property business we focus on; work to become proficient in other related insurance products offered by AXIS.
9. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and developments.

Requirements

1. 3-5+ years’ direct experience in energy insurance, ideally with a focus on renewable energy.
2. Understanding of risk management principles with an ability to analyze data and provide insights.
3. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
4. Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skills and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
5. Understanding of and ability to market insurance products within a niche asset class, as well as the ability to communicate technical concepts to audiences of all levels.
6. Time management skills, including the ability to manage high volumes of work.
7. Ability to support colleagues and foster development of more junior co-workers.
8. Excellent negotiation skills and strong marketing abilities.
9. Team player mentality.
10. Strong presentation skills.
11. Strong policy language analysis skills.
12. Proven marketing abilities and established relationships with brokers.