Underwriting Manager - Construction and Energy

XL CATLIN; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underwriting Manager to lead the Construction and Energy accounts across Canada. This pivotal role involves overseeing the underwriting processes, fostering communication across various departments, and driving the strategic plan for growth and service excellence. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in underwriting, particularly with large accounts, and will be responsible for guiding a talented team. Join a dynamic and inclusive environment where your expertise will be instrumental in delivering exceptional client service and innovative risk solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive underwriting experience in construction and energy industries.
• Professional designations such as CIP, CRM, or CPCU preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Underwriting Expertise

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CIP

CRM

CPCU

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description - Underwriting Manager - Construction and Energy (11003021D20250331)

Job Number:

11003021D20250331

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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 a business plan 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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 to handle the more complex accounts and leverage 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.

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.

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.

Location

CA-CA-Toronto

Other Locations

CA-BC-Vancouver, CA-AB-Calgary

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.