Senior Underwriter, Casualty
About The Position
Tokio Marine Canada (TMCan) is seeking a Sr. Casualty Underwriter to join their team in Toronto. This role involves the production underwriting of profitable new and renewal Casualty business, including General Liability, Umbrella, and Excess. The underwriter will be responsible for risk selection and analysis, ensuring file documentation compliance, and developing strong relationships with broker partners. The position also includes market presentations, identifying cross-selling opportunities, facultative reinsurance placements, and contributing to business growth and profitability. The role requires conducting peer reviews and broker/MGA audits, presenting results and production internally, and staying updated on market changes and insurance trends. The underwriter will also assist with broader company tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Direct experience in casualty underwriting.
- A university degree or college diploma.
- 5+ years of experience in liability insurance.
- Experience in commercial general liability, umbrella, and excess liability
- Experience underwriting in all hazard categories (low, moderate, & high)
- Experience underwriting within the following segments: Manufacturing/Distribution and Wholesale, Construction and contractors, Hospitality, Commercial Realty, Retail
- Experience underwriting risks with USA and foreign products and operations exposures
- The ability to negotiate and define specific terms and conditions of our policies with brokers/MGAs
- File review/audit capabilities for peer and broker reviews.
- A high level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, driving for results.
- Thought leadership and can innovate solutions quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working closely with others and enjoy an atmosphere of cross-collaboration.
- The ability to thrive in a changing environment and be comfortable with ambiguity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- You are a team player with a positive attitude who thrives in a consensus culture with an emphasis on collaboration.
- You are a self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to jump right in and can come up to speed quickly.
- You are comfortable working on a lean team and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done.
Responsibilities
- Production Underwriting of profitable new and renewal Casualty business, (General Liability, Umbrella and Excess).
- Risk selection and analysis using logical methodical underwriting tools and methods to support business.
- Ensuring all files are well documented and comply with departmental requirements
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with our broker partners
- Market presentations and relationship management ability to help develop business
- Working collaboratively with colleagues for multi-line approach
- Identify cross selling opportunities
- Facultative Reinsurance placements (as per departmental guidelines)
- Grow target business and maintain profitability
- Ability to conduct peer reviews and broker/MGA audits
- Internal monthly and quarterly review presentations on results and production
- Ongoing learning and updating of changes in marketplace, insurance trends, and litigation
- Assist with broader company tasks as needed
Benefits
- Flexibility based on the role and the business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
