Job Description

:Senior Casualty Underwriter - Linx Underwriting SolutionsDo you seek to be a driving force for delivering strong results?
Are you interested in influencing, motivating, and leading new initiatives?
Are you consistently finding ways to improve on the status quo and never settling for xe2x80x9cgood enoughxe2x80x9d?
If you are tired of the routine button-pushing job and want a career where you make an impact?
We are a welcoming and passionate team with limitless potential wexe2x80x99d love to meet you.Linx Underwriting Solutions is an underwriting agency and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aon Canada.Linx specializes in underwriting industry-specific and product-specific solutions which are tailored for the needs of the Canadian market and our brokers. Linx Underwriting Solutions Inc acts as Managing General Agent (MGA) for domestic carriers and Lloydxe2x80x99s syndicates and is authorized to transact insurance business under Delegated Authorities.As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results by delivering innovative and effective solutions. You will be underwriting a variety of commercial insurance lines of business within Linx, which includes property and/or casualty, umbrella, and some specialty lines.Linx currently has offices in Toronto, Calgary and Montreal and offers hybrid working.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.Aon is in the business of better decisionsAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.What the day will look like

• Assess and evaluate complex risks, while analyzing requests for new business quotes, renewals and endorsements.
• Determines appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis and thoroughly document thought process of risk assessment
• Complete underwriting referrals as required
• Negotiates and binds terms, conditions and premium for new and renewal accounts within individual assigned portfolio and authority level
• Review and analysis of claims and policy wordings
• Develops and maintains broker relationships
• Effectively manages multiple transactions, leveraging system functionalities to appropriately systems and document processing of transactions and file management
• Create an environment within the team that encourages inclusion and openness to ensure the plan is delivered
• Participates in self-development activities to improve or develop knowledge of underwriting or business-related subjects.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

How this opportunity is differentWe write a diverse book of business covering a wide range of clients including but not limited to: real estate, retail, manufacturing, wholes, forestry, public entities and Indigenous services.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a good understanding of portfolio management, excellent listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both brokers and our insurance partners to drive an aligned strategy to profitably grow our business.Linx provides a flexible work environment, great team collaboration, and we are proud to have scored an employee engagement score of 80% in the most recent survey.Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Commercial Insurance knowledge with at least seven years of Commercial Lines (P&C) underwriting experience
• College Diploma/University degree or equivalent experience
• CIP designation or designation in progress
• Strong analytical, mathematical, decision making and negotiating skills
• Independent thinker and self-starter
• Excellent communication
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient computer skills in: MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Committed team player
• Experience working in an MGA, or with referral-based underwriting is an asset
• Written, and business French language is an asset

How we support our colleaguesIn addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two xe2x80x9cGlobal Wellbeing Daysxe2x80x9d each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com#LI-HYBRID
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