Underwriting Manager

**Job Description**:
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 Contruction lines within Canada, working closely with each of the profit center heads to set strategy, and develop 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.

**What**you’ll be doing**:
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- 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.
- Possesses a depth of underwriting expertise in Construction and Energy will handle the more complex accounts, etc. and leverage that knowledge to lead and develop others.
- Foster communication and 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.

**What**you’ll bring**:
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

- A robust knowledge of the Canadian insurance industry, combined with in-depth technical knowledge of Construction and Energy insurance product offerings.
- Ability to lead a team that will deliver the most efficient and best possible customer experience.
- Proven business acumen to engage colleagues in how the needs of our customers are met through our vision, strategy, and operational plans. Demonstrated end-to-end strategy design including demonstrated development of business plans using data and analytics.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively and instill credence across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to build and drive positive, helpful, and seamless end-to-end customer, broker and/or partner experiences in the spirit of our purpose.
- Anticipate customer and market trends in order to position AXA XL as a responsible and innovative “market shaper” and Thought Leader in the industry.
- 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.

**Who**we**are**:
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.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

**What**we**offer**:
**Inclusion**

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. _It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed._
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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