Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty Underwriting – Linx Underwriting Solutions

Aon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty Underwriting. This strategic role involves driving underwriting excellence, managing portfolios, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in casualty underwriting and strong leadership capabilities. Join a culture that values inclusivity, continuous learning, and wellbeing. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Agile working style solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in casualty underwriting, including 5 years in senior leadership.
• Extensive expertise in casualty lines and understanding of market dynamics.
• Successful management of underwriting portfolios and driving profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement underwriting approach for casualty.
• Oversee performance of casualty portfolios.
• Establish underwriting guidelines and risk appetite frameworks.
• Lead and mentor casualty underwriting team.
• Represent the company in market engagements.
• Monitor and respond to emerging risks.

Skills

Casualty underwriting experience

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Market engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree or professional designation (CIP, FCIP, CPCU)

Job description

Senior Vice President Head of Casualty Underwriting – Linx Underwriting Solutions

Aon is seeking a Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty Underwriting – Linx Underwriting, based in Toronto. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for driving underwriting excellence, shaping portfolio strategy, and leading a high-performing team within the Linx Underwriting division.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the underwriting approach for casualty, ensuring it aligns with corporate objectives and market dynamics.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the performance of casualty portfolios, including general liability, professional liability, environmental liability, and other specialty lines.
• Underwriting Excellence: Establish and maintain underwriting guidelines, pricing models, and risk appetite frameworks to ensure consistent and profitable underwriting.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing casualty underwriting team. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Market Engagement: Represent the company in broker and client engagements, industry forums, and regulatory discussions. Build and maintain strong market relationships.
• Innovation & Emerging Risks: Monitor and respond to emerging risks such as cyber liability, climate-related exposures, and social inflation. Drive innovation in product development and risk solutions.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.

How this opportunity is different

The Head of Casualty is responsible for owning the casualty underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and team development across all casualty lines. This role ensures profitable growth, risk selection rigor, and alignment with the company’s broader strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader in casualty risk, regulatory trends, and emerging exposures, driving innovation and excellence in underwriting practices.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in casualty underwriting, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Extensive expertise in casualty lines, with a strong understanding of market dynamics and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in managing underwriting portfolios and driving profitable growth.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strategic approach with strong analytical skills and commercial insight.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CIP, FCIP, CPCU) is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Vision
• Risk Assessment & Decision-Making
• Leadership & People Development
• Market & Client Orientation
• Innovation & Change Management
• Financial Competence
• Regulatory Awareness

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment supports wellbeing and work/life balance, including two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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