Senior Casualty Underwriter

Crossell; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Casualty Underwriter to join their team. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive knowledge of the Canadian commercial lines marketplace and strong underwriting skills in General Liability and Excess coverage. Responsibilities include managing broker relationships, assessing risks and exposures, and contributing to the growth of the Casualty book. This role requires a university degree, strong negotiation skills, and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful underwriting experience in General Liability and Excess lines.
• Proven track record in building a sustainable portfolio.
• High level of self-motivation with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Contacting brokers and clients regarding Casualty business.
• Building and sustaining the Casualty book of business.
• Analyzing and assessing coverages for submissions.
• Negotiating terms & conditions with brokers.
• Maintaining risk information and managing account processes.

Skills

Technical underwriting expertise

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

French bilingualism

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Insurance software applications

Job description

Overview

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Canada is growing in Canada and seeks a high caliber, results oriented, Senior Casualty Underwriter to join our Casualty Underwriting team.

Utilizing your broad network of relationships at key brokers, extensive knowledge of the Canadian commercial lines marketplace, and strong technical underwriting expertise in the upper middle market, large corporate primary liability risk segments, you will have a key role in the development, implementation, and successful execution of our strategic plan for Casualty in Canada. As a market facing underwriter, you have a penchant for being out in the market and developing a robust pipeline of profitable new business opportunities.

You will participate in the underwriting of Primary General Liability, Lead Umbrella and Excess Liability in the mid-to-large sized Canadian Corporate segments, and assist in the development of any new product offering initiatives. The successful candidate will be evaluated based on what was accomplished and how it was achieved; such as gross written premium, productivity, price adequacy, client centricity, broker relationships, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Representing Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Canada, have regular contact with brokers and clients involving our Casualty lines of business
• Contributing to the building and sustainability of the Casualty book of business through new business and renewal opportunities
• Analyzing and assessing technical insurability regarding exposures and coverages on new and renewal submissions. Preparing quotations, structuring casualty programs and offering proposals in accordance with guidelines
• Closely working with the local CorSo team and using resources elsewhere in the Group (Products / Risk Engineering / Claims Management / Actuaries)
• Negotiating final terms & conditions with the broker in line with the business plan and corporate guidelines requirements
• Contributing to the operational needs of the team - individual and divisional
• Entering and maintaining risk information into the various systems and managing the account process flow end-to-end
• Supporting multi-line Canada sales planning and execution with the sales team
• Providing input into planning and controlling functions.

About the Team

This position reports directly to the Casualty Team Lead, who in turn reports to the Head Casualty, Professional and Financial Lines Canada. You will become a key member of our local team of Property & Casualty Underwriting, Claims, and Associate professionals.

About You

• University degree or equivalent
• A Proven track record of successful underwriting in General Liability, Lead Umbrella and Excess lines of large to upper middle market Canadian Corporates
• Construction GL experience is an asset
• Strong technical underwriting background and customer focus mindset 5+ years of underwriting experience
• Successful track record in building / growing a sustainable portfolio
• Broad network of broker and client contacts High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter, ability and willingness to take the initiative in a team-oriented environment
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of software applications
• Position requires a willingness to travel
• Bilingual in French would be a strong asset

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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Reference Code : 135249

Job Segment : Liability, Claims, Underwriter, Insurance

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