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:

• The successful candidate will have moderate to extensive casualty underwriting experience, preferably on large, multi-national accounts.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, professional designations CIP, FCIP, CRM a plus.
• 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 concepts and
• business processes
• Excellent marketing, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Outstanding Communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers and trading partners.

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.
• The position is responsible for the production and underwriting of primary casualty, lead umbrella and excess business for global and domestic clients. Large account experience is a definite plus.
• Developing and structuring tailor-made risk solutions by considering the Casualty Underwriting guidelines and Underwriting policies to win new business and retain existing customers.
• 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.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager- Casualty, Canada.