Senior Underwriting Specialist, Casualty

Tokio Marine Canada Ltd • Toronto, ON

14h • CA$115,000 - CA$130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tokio Marine Canada (TMCan) is seeking a Sr. Underwriting Specialist Casualty to join their team. This role involves the production underwriting of profitable new and renewal Casualty business, including General Liability, Umbrella, and Excess. The specialist 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 driving business growth while maintaining profitability. Additionally, the role requires conducting peer reviews, broker/MGA audits, and potentially training/mentoring staff. The specialist will also be involved in internal presentations on results and production, and must stay updated on market changes, insurance trends, and litigation. Broader company tasks may also be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• A university degree or college diploma.
• 7+ 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.

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
• Ability to train/mentor designated staff
• 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

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is (115,000-130,000).
• Compensation may vary for roles in other regions to reflect local market conditions and currency differences.
• At Tokio Marine Canada, our salary ranges are designed to reflect the skills, experience, and responsibilities required for each role while providing room for growth.
• For experienced professionals, offers are typically positioned near the midpoint of the range.
• The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who consistently deliver exceptional performance and impact.
• Candidates who are newer to the role may start below the midpoint, with opportunities to progress as they develop.
• Final offer decisions take into account factors such as location, relevant experience, and individual skill set.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree