Underwriter II

XL CATLIN; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental risk management seeks an Underwriter for their Toronto office. The role involves underwriting pollution liability coverage for contractors and environmental consultants, fostering broker relationships, and implementing business strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant underwriting experience.

Qualifications

• Moderate years of underwriting experience preferred.
• Some experience in environmental consulting an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Canadian insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for profitable production and underwriting of pollution liability coverage.
• Manages and underwrites a profitable book of renewal and new business.
• Cultivates key broker relationships.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Environmental consulting

Solution-oriented

Marketing-focused

Collaborative

Communication skills

Broker-client relationships

Knowledge of Canadian insurance

Technical knowledge of CPL PLL products

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Underwriter- Environmental (25AAMM26D20241209)

Job Number : 25AAMM26D20241209

Underwriter- Environmental

Toronto, Canada

AXA XL provides Integrated Environmental Risk Management tailored solutions combining underwriting, risk engineering and specialized claims management. A pioneer in the environmental insurance marketplace, AXA XL provides attentive service, environmental expertise, quality products and a long-term commitment to the marketplace.

This position is responsible for the profitable production and underwriting of contractor’s pollution / professional liability coverage for contractors and environmental consultants and pollution liability for site specific risks.

• Manages and underwrites a profitable book of renewal and new business per AXA XL Guidelines.
• Cultivates key broker relationships.
• Prices, quotes and binds business.
• Reviews completed engineering surveys.
• Advocates and cross-sells other AXA XL product lines to further drive the AXA XL business as a whole.
• Participates in volunteer or special projects as needed.
• Acts as a representative of the company and our agents by attending internal / external company functions, agent-sponsored and industry events.
• Cross-sells across Middle Market and Large Commercial business unit to maximize deployment of AXA XL’s capital.
• You will report to the Underwriting Manager, Environmental.

Qualifications

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

• Moderate years of underwriting experience preferred.
• Some experience in environmental consulting an asset.
• Solution-oriented, marketing-focused and collaborative.
• Ability to execute business strategies.
• Ability to establish and maintain broker-client relationships.
• Consistently pursues opportunities to differentiate AXA XL in the industry through our offerings and how we conduct business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution.
• Knowledge of the Canadian insurance industry, combined with in-depth technical knowledge of CPL PLL product offerings and effective broker relationships.
• Education : Bachelor's Degree required.
• Travel time is estimated at 5%.

Company Overview

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.

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.

Sustainability Commitment

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Location

CA-CA-Toronto

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