Job Description

Toronto, Canada

The Underwriting Manager of Design Professional Canada (\xe2\x80\x9cDP Canada\xe2\x80\x9d) will also work closely with the Head of Design Professional, Chief Underwriting Officer as well as the functional managers in Canada to help manage profitable growth, retention, service delivery and expense oversight for the DP Canada profit center.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that Design Professional\xe2\x80\x99s Canadian presence fulfils growth objectives in line with Country and Product objectives by:

\xc2\xb7 Assessing the current book of business and developing annual business plans that are consistent with the Canada Business Unit and Design Professional Underwriting Group\xe2\x80\x99s overall underwriting strategies and objectives.

\xc2\xb7 Driving growth by identifying new opportunities (i.e., new channels, new products, new customers) and enhancing existing markets (i.e., deeper relationships with existing brokers and clients) through marketing of the merits of AXA XL Design\xe2\x80\x99s value proposition.

\xc2\xb7 Establishing and implementing strategic and operational objectives that will result in both short-term successes and the achievement of long-term goals.

\xc2\xb7 Managing the marketing, sales and distribution strategies within Canada including proactively supporting broker, market and association interactions which support growth.

\xc2\xb7 Concurrently driving the alignment and collaboration of teams across segments, product lines, support functions and geographical boundaries.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure the highest degree of underwriting standards and profitability by:

\xc2\xb7 Driving underwriting excellence through audits, loss/activity analyses and regular communication of governance/compliance issues.

\xc2\xb7 Working within established underwriting guidelines for account structure, coverages, extensions and limits utilization.

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring the achievement of continued profitability, growth and operational efficiencies through managing the mix of business, underwriting profitability and expenses.

\xc2\xb7 Coordinating underwriting objectives, authority levels and product enhancements relative to AXAXL Design\'s overall underwriting strategy together with the GCUO.

\xc2\xb7 Organizational Effectiveness and People Management by:

\xc2\xb7 Implementing a culture of operational excellence by leading the identification, evaluation and implementation of operational efficiencies.

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring strategies and policies are in place to support recruitment, retention and engagement of team members required to meet present and future staffing needs.

\xc2\xb7 Managing and actively implementing training and development plans for direct reports and high potential employees.

\xc2\xb7 Loss Prevention Education Programs

\xc2\xb7 Work with AXAXL Design Professional\'s internal education team to research, design, develop and deliver training programs, educational content and resources to customers that will be focused on improving customers\xe2\x80\x99 risk management and loss prevention practices to reduce their claims, improve their business practices and support their success.

\xc2\xb7 Mentor and train new internal employees and external brokers within our distribution network by supporting the development and maintenance of training documentation such as leaders\xe2\x80\x99 guides, presentations/slide decks and training activities.

You will report to the Head of Professional, Cyber and Financial Lines-Canada.

Qualifications

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We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

\xc2\xb7 Several years of experience in professional liability insurance, ideally within the design professional services industry and with a professional designation.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated critical thinking / analytical skills and attention to detail.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent facilitation and presentation skills - comfortable presenting in front of large and small audiences in person and via webinar format.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ideal candidate will be able to create content to be published online or in print media.

\xc2\xb7 Self-starter that can work independently with effective organizational, time management, and administrative skills.

\xc2\xb7 Change agent: able to be flexible and adaptable when dealing with change by sponsoring and implementing the necessary changes.

\xc2\xb7 Excel in a team environment and be open to constructive feedback.

\xc2\xb7 Some travel is required.

FIND your future

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\xe2\x80\x99t 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 \xe2\x88\x92 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.

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Inclusion & Diversity

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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It\xe2\x80\x99s about helping one another \xe2\x80\x94 and our business \xe2\x80\x94 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 . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called \xe2\x80\x9cRoots of resilience\xe2\x80\x9d, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society \xe2\x80\x93 are essential to our future. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to protecting and restoring nature \xe2\x80\x93 from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard \xe2\x80\x93 by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We\'re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We\xe2\x80\x99re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cHearts in Action\xe2\x80\x9d programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day \xe2\x80\x93 the Global Day of Giving.

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