Senior Underwriter, Commercial Property

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans for you and family

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Property in Toronto with 3+ years of property underwriting experience to grow a profitable Canadian portfolio. You will build broker and client relationships, underwrite renewals and new opportunities, and design coverage for complex risks within a collaborative, growth-focused team.

The role offers a hybrid work model with travel to industry events and a strong compensation package. CIP/FCIP/CRM credentials are an asset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Commercial Property underwriting experience.
• Strong technical underwriting and risk assessment capabilities.
• Established broker relationships and proven business development skills.
• Demonstrated success managing and growing a profitable book of business.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and create.
• CIP, FCIP, CRM, or equivalent qualifications are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a profitable Commercial Property portfolio across Canada.
• Develop relationships with brokers and clients.
• Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities.
• Underwrite new and renewal business with disciplined pricing.
• Structure coverage, limits, retentions, and terms for complex risks.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering, Claims, and Distribution teams.
• Travel to attend industry events and broker engagements.

Skills

Commercial Property underwriting

Underwriting fundamentals

Broker relationships

Negotiation & communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Multinational property underwriting

French and English bilingual (asset)

Education

CIP/FCIP/CRM (asset)

Job description

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.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

Senior Underwriter, Commercial Property

AXIS is looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Senior Underwriter, Commercial Property to drive our entry into the Canadian Commercial Property Insurance Market. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative team and play a meaningful role in building a profitable, sustainable book of business. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions, develop broker relationships, influence underwriting strategy, and contribute directly to the growth of a key business segment. If you're energized by trading, relationship building, and creating solutions for complex property risks, we'd like to hear from you.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience underwriting Commercial Property risks within a leading commercial insurance carrier. They should have a proven track record of building and managing relationships with retail brokers, using those partnerships to originate, retain, and grow profitable business. Furthermore, the candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of underwriting fundamentals, policy structures, and multi-line solution design. In addition to technical strength, the individual should demonstrate strong executive presence, with the ability to communicate effectively, influence outcomes, and build lasting relationships that support long-term strategic growth, while operating collaboratively within a team and independently managing a portfolio.

Work Profile

This role is ideal for individuals based in Toronto who are looking for a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 remote. This role will require travel to attend industry and company events.

What You'll Do

• Build and grow a profitable portfolio of Commercial Property business.
• Develop strong relationships with brokers and clients across Canada.
• Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities.
• Underwrite new and renewal business, applying sound judgment and disciplined pricing.
• Structure coverage solutions, limits, retentions, and terms for complex risks.
• Partner with Risk Engineering, Claims, and Distribution teams to deliver exceptional broker and client experiences.
• Champion AXIS' underwriting appetite in the marketplace and strengthen our brand presence.
• Contribute to portfolio strategy, underwriting guidelines, and profitable growth initiatives.
• Travel periodically to support broker engagement and business development.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Visible impact: Help shape the future direction of AXIS Canada's Property business.
• Entrepreneurial environment: Your ideas, relationships, and market insights will directly influence results.
• Growth potential: Opportunity to expand responsibility as the portfolio grows.
• Market-facing role: Significant broker engagement and opportunity to build your industry profile.
• Global platform: Leverage AXIS' specialty expertise, products, and worldwide capabilities.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Commercial Property underwriting experience.
• Strong technical underwriting and risk assessment capabilities.
• Established broker relationships and proven business development skills.
• Demonstrated success managing and growing a profitable book of business.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and create.
• CIP, FCIP, CRM, or equivalent qualifications are an asset.
• Multinational Property underwriting experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (French and English) abilities would be an asset.

What we offer:

You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $150,000 to $170,000 CAD. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.