Senior Underwriter, Design Professional

AXA Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Underwriter to enhance their underwriting team. This role involves managing a renewal book and producing new business with a strong focus on Architects & Engineers risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive underwriting experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel for client engagements. This position offers the chance to impact business strategy and customer relations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits

Qualifications

• Significant underwriting expertise required in Architects & Engineers risks.
• Excellent networking and collaboration skills necessary.
• Availability to travel at least 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage the current book of business alongside the Executive Underwriter.
• Underwrite new and renewal submissions to ensure profitability.
• Coordinate with agents and brokers to enhance account opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.

Skills

Extensive underwriting experience in Architects & Engineers Professional Liability

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to maintain relationships with clients and brokers

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AXA XL offers risk transfer and risk management solutions to global and local businesses. We offer worldwide capacity for a variety of exposures, experienced underwriting, dedicated loss prevention services and a team-based account management approach focused on better understanding each client's needs.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join an established underwriting team in a growing and dynamic segment. The individual will be responsible for servicing a renewal book and producing new business through exceptional underwriting practices for Canada.

A Senior Underwriter will have significant input as to the strategic direction of the business as well as providing valued input on underwriting rules, guidelines and procedures. They will be responsible for portfolio profitability, account pricing, portfolio rate change, renewal retention, marketing, new business production, development of staff and broker and client management.

This person must possess broad technical expertise in the underwriting of Architects & Engineers risks and may personally handle the more complex accounts within the territory. In addition, the role holder will act as a senior contact for insureds and brokers in the assigned geographic territory.

A Senior Underwriter is required to support AXA XL’s branding and marketing objectives by attending various industry and broker events, conferences and meetings. Travel to accomplish this objective is required. Furthermore, they will support AXA XL’s cross-sell objectives by understanding capabilities across other lines of business and maintaining open communication with colleagues in other departments.

What you’ll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Partner with the Executive Underwriter, Design Professional and Underwriting Manager, Cyber, Professional Liability and Design Professional to evaluate the current book of business and set a short- and long-term course of action.
• Ensure the achievement of continued profitability and growth of the portfolio by underwriting new and renewal submissions including applications, loss runs, financial reports and supplemental underwriting information to determine terms & conditions, policy wording appropriate for the underlying risk and in accordance with business unit goals.
• Working with agents and brokers to identify targeted accounts and increase opportunities in preferred segments.
• Proactively advising, assisting, servicing and following up with clients and brokers on insurance and risk management matters.
• Collaborating with underwriters, actuaries and claims staff by providing insight on complex risks though roundtable underwriting opportunities.
• Participating in cross-functional projects and RRIs to improve profitability of the portfolio through various underwriting, operational efficiency and distribution initiatives.
• Effective relationship management with clients and broker partners to drive new business and renewal retention.
• Controlling timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager, Cyber, Design & Professional Liability.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills :

Required Skills and Abilities :

Extensive underwriting experience in Architects & Engineers Professional Liability, policy development, broker management in the respective line(s) of business.

Excellent interpersonal skills, communication including active listening skills, networking, marketing and collaboration skills evidencing public speaking and presentation experience.

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers and brokers.

The ability to travel a minimum of 15% of the time is anticipated.

Desired Skills and Abilities :

Outstanding technical skills with Microsoft Office and other relevant applications.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills combined with a outstanding work ethic.

Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.

Who we are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re / insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Who we OFFER

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.

Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements

Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits

Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index

Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars :

Valuing nature : How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.

Addressing climate change : The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.

Integrating ESG : All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.

AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL .

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