Engineering & Construction (E&C) Underwriter
About The Position
Are you passionate about the construction industry and have a keen eye for risk assessment? Join our team at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions as an Engineering & Construction Underwriter in Toronto where you'll play a pivotal role in expanding our footprint in the Canadian construction insurance market. This exciting opportunity combines technical expertise with relationship building to deliver innovative insurance solutions for complex engineering and construction projects across Canada. As an E&C Underwriter based in Toronto, you'll be at the forefront of risk assessment and business development for construction projects spanning power generation, manufacturing, infrastructure, building construction, and heavy civil works. You'll leverage your technical knowledge and market insights to craft tailored insurance solutions that meet client needs while maintaining profitability.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of insurance, engineering and construction underwriting, and the Canadian insurance market
- Minimum 2–5 years of underwriting experience or equivalent
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and determine appropriate coverage solutions
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Established broker and client network in the Canadian construction insurance market
- French language proficiency
- Experience with cross-selling insurance products
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in construction
- Experience working in global or matrix organizations
- Professional designations in insurance or engineering fields
- Client-centric, forward-thinking approach anticipating future customer needs
- Ability to collaborate across teams and multiple offices
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage high workloads
Responsibilities
- Generate and underwrite new business in the engineering and construction sector with brokers and clients throughout Canada
- Extend Swiss Re's market presence by assessing, proposing, and negotiating insurance conditions for large and mid-sized construction projects
- Collaborate closely with Canadian and Global teams to ensure consistent client and broker relationships
- Assess risks, coverage, terms and conditions while driving underwriting processes within appropriate risk management frameworks
- Efficiently triage new submissions to maximize productivity and response times
- Serve as a technical reference within the global Engineering & Construction community, tracking new technologies and market trends
- Support cross-selling opportunities and contribute to solution and marketing strategy development tailored to client needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
