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Assistant Vice President, Casualty Underwriting

1 month ago


Old Toronto, Canada AXIS Capital Full time

Assistant Vice President, Casualty Underwriting

Apply locations Toronto time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ05692

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.

Assistant Vice President, Casualty Underwriting

Toronto – Hybrid

AXIS Canada aims to enhance our brand and product offerings as a leading specialist insurer in Canada. As the AVP, Casualty – Eastern Canada, you will be a vital member of the team, supporting the profitability and growth of the Casualty underwriting operation: continuously developing, implementing, maintaining and improving underwriting appetite, guidelines, protocols, rates, pricing, quality of service, and strategic planning. Direct training, development and auditing of the Casualty underwriting team to ensure quality and proficiency. Interact and grow relationships with clients.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for the AVP, Casualty, role will be a hands-on expert with a proven track record in a top-tier Commercial Insurance Carrier. They should have experience in General Liability, Excess Commercial Casualty, and Umbrella.

In addition to technical expertise, the AVP, Casualty should possess strong networking skills and the ability to establish relationships with retail brokers. They should also demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the underwriting process, further delivering underwriting training and management of a small team.

Moreover, the candidate must excel in communication and persuasion. It is essential for them to establish solid connections that are advantageous for AXIS and contribute to long-term strategic endeavors.

Work Profile

This role offers a blend of office and remote work, with three days spent in our Toronto office. Furthermore, frequent travel is required to conduct in-person meetings with brokers and clients and partake in industry and company functions.

What will you do in this role?

  • Support the Portfolio management of GL, Excess/Umbrella business.
  • Develop and manage broker and client relationships throughout Eastern Canada (Ontario/Quebec).
  • Prospect new business targets and opportunities. Develop account strategy and actively pursue new opportunities.
  • Review and evaluate new and renewal business based upon company guidelines. Develop account strategy and proposal based upon full underwriting knowledge including industry, competitor news and economic factors. Develop and implement long-term Casualty strategy including budget, forecast, etc.
  • Review account coverage requests. Determine AXIS position within granted authority and communicate to brokers.
  • Analyze and underwrite individual risks. Develop appropriate limit structure, retention pricing and endorsements.
  • Responsibility for Development and training of Casualty team, with potential for direct reports.
  • Meet all divisional servicing objectives including but not limited to quote turnaround, policy issuance, phone management, renewal management, file maintenance and documentation, etc.
  • Maintain data integrity for the underwriting system.
  • Travel as necessary to build and maintain relationships and identify product opportunities.
  • Collaborate with peers to seek out new production sources and allow for successful cross-marketing of AXIS products.
  • Articulate the company’s position and risk appetite to the brokerage community to attract desired business.

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; CIP/FCIP designation preferred.
  • 6 or more years of casualty underwriting experience.
  • Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skills and a high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures.
  • Strong relationship management skills.
  • Strong marketing and presentation skills.

What we prefer you to have:

  • 2 or more years’ experience in people management and/or mentoring.
  • Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize.
  • Successful track record of developing and maintaining a book of Casualty accounts.
  • Strong broker relationships.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Energetic and passionate about the P&C insurance industry.
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