Underwriting Manager - Construction and Energy

AXA Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underwriting Manager for Construction and Energy. This pivotal role involves overseeing underwriting operations across Canada, leading a dynamic team, and ensuring profitable production. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the Canadian insurance landscape and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and customer service, and play a key role in shaping the future of underwriting in the construction and energy sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive underwriting experience in Construction and Energy sectors.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Construction and Energy underwriting team in Canada.
• Coordinate new business, renewals, and risk assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of Canadian insurance industry

Leadership skills

Business acumen

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Customer experience management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Designations (CIP, CRM, CPCU)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Underwriting Manager - Construction & Energy

Toronto, ON I Calgary, AB I Vancouver, BC I Canada

The Underwriting Manager position is responsible for the profitable production and underwriting of Construction and Energy accounts from retail brokers across Canada. This person will also be the point person for all construction lines within Canada, working closely with each of the profit center heads to set strategy and develop business plans for the region. This person will operate as the Canadian Team Lead and guide others in the production/retention of profitable Construction Property, Construction Casualty, Construction Professional/Pollution and Energy Property coverages.

This position is key in driving the successful execution of the unit’s strategic plan, with particular emphasis on growth and excellent service standards.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Coordinate/facilitate/lead new business, renewals, re-pricings, restrictions, special acceptances, commutations and cancellations in determining risk acceptability & coverage, in accordance with underwriting guidelines and authorities.
• Lead and grow the Construction and Energy underwriting team in Canada.
• Assist in generating Revenue and Expense budgets and maintain compliance with them.
• Possess a depth of underwriting expertise in Construction and Energy and handle the more complex accounts, leveraging that knowledge to lead and develop others.
• Foster communication and be responsible for coordination with other areas that support our business, namely Claims, Risk Engineering, Actuarial, Underwriting Support, Financial Credit Control, Billing, Marketing and Compliance/Regulatory.

The position reports directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer (Large Commercial), Canada.

SHARE your talent

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

• A robust knowledge of the Canadian insurance industry, combined with in-depth technical knowledge of Construction and Energy insurance product offerings.
• Ability to lead a team that will deliver the most efficient and best possible customer experience.
• Proven business acumen to engage colleagues in how the needs of our customers are met through our vision, strategy, and operational plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively and instill credence across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to build and drive positive, helpful, and seamless end-to-end customer, broker and/or partner experiences in the spirit of our purpose.
• Anticipate customer and market trends in order to position AXA XL as a responsible and innovative “market shaper” and Thought Leader in the industry.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Professional Designations CIP, CRM, CPCU preferred.
  • Extensive underwriting experience across the construction and energy industry preferably with exposure to large accounts.
  • Robust insured and broker contacts.
  • Robust negotiation and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Team player.

FIND your future

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