Senior Underwriter

Join to apply for the Senior Underwriter - Cyber & Tech E&O role at Markel Senior Underwriter in our Cyber, Tech and FinTech team based in Toronto. We are looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Tech, Cyber and Fintech (TCF) team based in Toronto. The Opportunity As an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter in our Cyber, Tech and FinTech team based in Toronto, you will work closely with the AVP of Cyber and a dynamic team to help implement underwriting strategies, improve products, and build strong broker relationships across Canada. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our innovative approach on true specialty products and support our global presence in Cyber and Technology, within an environment that supports and provides exceptional development opportunities that aims to maximise your potential. You will shine in this role if you’re customer-centric, analytical, agile and pursue a growth mindset. What You'll Be Doing Work with AVP Cyber, wider team, actuarial, and other parts of the business to implement the underwriting strategy on new and renewal business Support AVP Cyber on the performance of the portfolio and identify opportunities for growth and product improvements, including value added services Provide leadership and coaching, as appropriate, for junior underwriters to help with their development and ensure that their roles and responsibilities are delivered Attend regular broker and client meetings, working with distribution and broker channel leadership groups, in order to develop strong relationships with existing and new brokers Apply appropriate underwriting practices including authority and guidelines control Apply appropriate risk management practices including aggregations and guideline controls and any measures required to limit Markel’s exposure What We're Looking For At least 5 years of Cyber, Tech E&O or Fintech insurance experience preferred A high level of Cyber and/or E&O product and technical proficiency Able to demonstrate experience and success in a customer service role with a business development focus and have a proven track record of delivery against new business and portfolio growth targets Excellent research, detail orientation and creative problem-solving skills Show a high level of competence in the use of data to robustly performance manage Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Strong team player, able to contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, who has developed junior team members Be self-starting and success-oriented individuals and have a desire to build a market leading business Up to 25% travel (when appropriate) Bilingual preferred Who We Are Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further What’s In It For You A great starting salary plus annual bonus potential & strong benefits package 20 vacation days plus additional floater days per year Fantastic company RRSP, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, travel insurance, vision care and wellness initiatives There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that Are you ready to play your part? Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. We are happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If accommodations are needed please let us know. Our recruitment process uses AI tools to assist with tasks such as resume screening and interview scheduling; human oversight remains integral to ensure fairness. #J-18808-Ljbffr