Senior Underwriter, Aviation

HDI Global is a leading international industrial insurer with operations in more than 175 countries through branch offices, subsidiaries and network partners. teams deliver commercial, flexible insurance solutions across a broad range of general and HDI Global is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter, Aviation to join our Canadian Aviation team. This is a senior underwriting role with responsibility for managing and developing a portfolio of aviation business, building strong broker relationships and contributing to the profitable growth and long-term development of HDI's Aviation business in Canada. The successful candidate will bring strong aviation underwriting expertise, sound commercial judgement and a disciplined approach to risk selection and portfolio management. closely with brokers, clients and colleagues across Canada and HDI's international network, the Senior Aviation Underwriter will play an important role in strengthening our market Technical Underwriting & Portfolio Management Independently underwrite new and renewal aviation business, including complex and significant accounts, within delegated underwriting authority. Evaluate submissions, exposures, loss experience, coverage requirements and other relevant risk information and determine appropriate pricing, terms, conditions, limits and policy structures. Exercise sound underwriting and commercial judgement in risk selection and appropriately refer business outside delegated authority. Manage and develop an assigned book of aviation business, with a strong focus on underwriting quality, portfolio performance and sustainable profitability. Monitor performance, pricing adequacy, exposures, loss experience and emerging developments within the assigned portfolio and recommend appropriate underwriting actions. Maintain high standards of file quality and accurate and timely recording of underwriting information within HDI systems. Contribute technical expertise and market insight to portfolio reviews, underwriting discussions and business-planning activities. Build and maintain strong relationships with aviation brokers, clients and relevant industry stakeholders. Develop existing broker relationships and identify opportunities to expand HDI's Aviation business within the Canadian market. Monitor broker feedback, competitive activity and market developments and share relevant insights with Aviation leadership. Represent HDI at relevant broker meetings, client discussions and aviation industry events. Work collaboratively with the Head of Aviation, Sales and other internal stakeholders on market-development and business opportunities. Contribute to the development and execution of underwriting and portfolio objectives for the Canadian Aviation business. Support portfolio reviews and provide information and analysis required for business planning and performance discussions. Work with Aviation leadership to address emerging portfolio issues, opportunities and underwriting priorities. Contribute to the continued development of HDI's Aviation proposition in Canada. Team & Technical Contribution Act as a senior technical resource within the Aviation team, sharing underwriting expertise and market knowledge with colleagues. Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced underwriting colleagues. Promote strong underwriting discipline, collaboration, accountability and sound commercial judgement. Work collaboratively across the Canadian Branch and HDI's international Aviation network. Participate in underwriting projects and broader initiatives supporting the development of the Canadian Aviation business. Partner with Claims, Finance, Actuarial, Operations, Compliance, Sales and other underwriting teams as appropriate to support effective underwriting decisions and Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, data quality and operating Work collaboratively with Canadian and international colleagues and contribute aviation expertise to broader underwriting initiatives as appropriate. The opportunity to lead and shape the futuredirection of HDI’s Canadian Aviation business, with real influence over strategy,portfolio development, market positioning and team capability. Global reach with local ownership: Access to HDI’s international network andexpertise while operating in a Canadian environment where leaders are close to thebusiness and can directly influence decisions. A competitive base salary complemented by a targetannual incentive opportunity aligned with the seniority and accountability of the role. Retirement savings: Employer-supported RRSP contributions designed to help buildlong-term financial security. life, AD&D and long-term disability coverage are included in HDI’s current employeebenefits framework. For comparable Head-level recruitment, HDI hasoffered 20 vacation days, 3 personal days and 5 sick days. Flexible ways of working: Curr