Sr. Underwriter - Construction

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company offering a career opportunity as a Senior Underwriter - Construction in Toronto. You will focus on underwriting for middle market and domestic risks in Civil Infrastructure and Renewable Energy sectors, and play a key role in developing strategic direction and maintaining relationships with distribution partners.

Qualifications

• Direct technical underwriting experience in the construction space across Middle Market and Risk Management.
• Established and expanded retail distribution relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Assess and underwrite risk for construction-related accounts.
• Maintain exceptional underwriting performance and stay informed on market trends.
• Build relationships with key partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Relationship management

Leadership

Education

Technical underwriting background

Job description

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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 race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Hybrid Toronto

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to support the Canadian Commercial Insurance Construction Market under the leadership of our Construction Practice Leader. This position will focus on underwriting master and project solutions for middle market and domestic risk management in the Civil Infrastructure, Traditional Energy, and Renewable Energy sectors.

In this role, you will report directly to the Construction Practice Leader and be responsible for driving and supporting the development of a comprehensive strategy, supporting the creation of product offerings, and executing a go-to-market plan to drive growth with our retail distribution partners.

As a vital member of the Canadian Insurance team, you will identify, nurture and underwrite new greenfield opportunities and cross-sell within existing business lines. You will also play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of our portfolio by clearly representing our appetite to establish solid relationships within the retail distribution networks.

Additionally, you will assist in maintaining exceptional underwriting performance, stay informed on market trends, and contribute to building and leading a highly efficient team under the guidance of the Construction Practice Leader.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for the Sr Underwriter Construction position must have experience in a Commercial Construction practice at a top-tier insurance carrier. They should have a proven track record in risk selection, underwriting and maintaining relationships with distribution partners.

This Sr Underwriter needs a thorough understanding of underwriting principles, policy forms, and product development within Civil Infrastructure, Traditional Energy, and Renewable Energy sectors.

The candidate should also possess strong executive presence, effective communication skills, and the ability to influence with a matrix environment.

Work Profile

This role is ideal for individuals based in the 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.

• In partnership with Leadership, support the establishment of our Canadian Commercial Construction Practice.
• Assessing and underwriting risk for construction-related accounts to ensure the profitability and sustainability of the portfolio.
• Managing and monitoring existing accounts, providing detailed analysis and reporting on underwriting performance.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and refine underwriting guidelines and policies.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards in the underwriting process.
• Drive brand awareness and affinity by providing thought leadership and insight into emerging risks, trends, and opportunities to the marketplace and brokers.
• Research competitors and market conditions to develop and maintain risk selection criteria and methods that support sound underwriting risk management.
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including brokers, agents, and reinsurers.
• Monitor underwriting performance and provide regular reports, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Collaborate with other departments, including actuarial, claims, and finance, to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to underwriting.

Required Education / Training & Experience

• Direct technical underwriting background in the Constitution space across Middle Market and Risk Management segments
• Direct background underwriting a portfolio of Construction Risks across Master and Project solutions targeting Civil Infrastructure, Traditional Energy, and Renewable Energy sectors
• Direct success establishing and expanding retail distribution relationships.
• Market awareness of current state dynamics and complexities, and how the macro environment can be synthesized into the AXIS strategy.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

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