Job Description:
The Senior Underwriter plays an important part in providing Brokers and Clients with services that enhance the positive image of the AXA XL brand. The role therefore requires a significant amount of interaction with Clients, Brokers and internal stakeholders. Working as part of the Toronto Underwriting Team, the role will be focused on securing new business opportunities and managing a renewal portfolio, while providing leading edge solutions for client needs.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Extensive commercial Auto underwriting experience
• Transportation class experience.
• University degree
• Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and takes the initiative on key tasks
• Thorough knowledge of underwriting guidelines, rating methodologies, reinsurance concept and business processes
• Robust Communication skills

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.
Learn more at axaxl.com

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Managing and underwriting a profitable book of new and renewal business per AXA XL’s underwriting guidelines, with emphasis on growth and excellent service standards.
• Conducting risk review and analysis and determining terms and conditions as well as appropriate pricing in accordance with granted authority and AXA XL guidelines.
• Being accountable for ensuring that new and renewed solutions are implemented and maintained according to the quality standards and in line with AXA XL processes and guidelines.
• Cultivating key broker relationships to maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
• Playing an important part in providing clients, both internal and external, with service that supports the positive image of the company. To do this the underwriter has a significant amount of contact with clients and brokers and deals worldwide with experts in order to gain co-operation within the network and to leverage the underwriting- as well as the business know-how.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager, Casualty.