Senior Underwriter, Casualty Insurance Specialist

1 week ago

Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada AXIS Capital Full time
Senior Underwriter, Canada Casualty Insurance

This is an exceptional opportunity to join AXIS Capital, a leading global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand out 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.

At AXIS Capital, 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.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?
AXIS Capital's focus is to continue to elevate our brand and product offering as a top specialist insurer within Canada. As part of the Canadian Casualty team, you will be an integral part of the success and continued growth of AXIS Capital. You will have the chance to underwrite some of the largest and most exciting accounts within Canada. You will be able to underwrite a variety of different customer segments, including manufacturing, real estate, construction, and energy. In addition, you will closely work with other product lines to showcase the AXIS Capital brand to our insureds and broker partners.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Underwrite a book of casualty risks; determine acceptability and make recommendations.
  • Price a profitable book of casualty risks appropriate to the business, based on underwriting, financial, and competitive analysis and in line with company guidelines.
  • Support business strategies to effectively achieve profit and growth objectives through sound underwriting and responsible marketing.
  • Support strategic business plans designed to increase the presence of the business group in the market; retain the appropriate mix of business; and achieve overall growth and profit objectives.
  • Respond to underwriting and marketing strategies and standards by executing a marketing plan that reflects local market conditions and, at the same time, meets growth and profit goals.
  • As needed, develops specialized policy and endorsement language.
  • Develop and maintain broker relationships to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Occasional travel to key markets across Canada is expected.
  • You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities, and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.
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.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • CIP/FCIP, CRM preferred or working towards completing.
  • 5+ years underwriting experience in primary and excess casualty.
  • Strong sales and marketing ability. Established broker relationships across Canada highly desired.
  • Technical underwriting skills and a high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.
  • In-depth knowledge of casualty lines of business and legal and regulatory guidelines in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners.
  • Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize.
  • Strong broker relationships.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Energetic and passionate about the P&C insurance industry.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:
Travel quarterly
Be in the office 3 days per week

What We Offer:

You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.

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