Senior Program Underwriting Specialist

About the position

Tokio Marine Canada (TMCan) is a Canadian early-stage entrepreneurial commercial P&C insurer based in Toronto. We partner with select brokers to deliver tailored business insurance solutions across Canada. As part of the Tokio Marine Group, we are able to collaborate under a shared framework while maintaining autonomy and local decision making. We support Canadian businesses in taking smart risks by delivering practical insurance solutions and exceptional service through trusted broker partnerships. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Programs, and working closely with senior business leaders and peers support business and opportunities of various commercial lines programs in Canada via a delegated underwriting authority. It will require a creative, solutions-based approach to program underwriting, and high customer service for our delegated underwriting authority partners.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate exposures, determine the appropriate coverage, terms and conditions, limits, pricing, facultative reinsurance requirements, and negotiate with brokers and MGA’s on all new and renewal program business.
  • Assist with referrals and escalations under the Delegated Underwriting Authority of brokers and MGA’s programs
  • Building insurance wordings and agreements
  • Build, monitor and audit new and existing commercial programs
  • Underwrite and audit existing business and renewals.
  • Ensuring all files are well documented and comply with departmental requirements
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with reinsurers, brokers, MGA’s and partners
  • Market presentations to brokers, MGA’s and relationship management to help develop business
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across business lines for multi-line approach
  • Grow target business and maintain profitability
  • Ongoing learning and updating on changes in marketplace, insurance trends

Requirements

  • Direct experience in a commercial underwriting role particularly with programs.
  • Team player with a positive attitude who thrives in a consensus culture with an emphasis on collaboration.
  • Self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to jump right in and can come up to speed quickly.
  • Comfortable working on a lean team and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done.
  • A university degree or college diploma
  • 8+ years of industry experience, program underwriting preferred
  • Capability to manage multiple stakeholders.
  • A high level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated capability managing multiple priorities simultaneously to meet deadlines and drive for results.
  • A customer focused mindset
  • Enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
  • Aptitude to thrive in a changing environment and be comfortable with ambiguity.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) are required

Nice-to-haves

  • CIP or FCIP preferred

Benefits

  • Flexibility
  • Growth opportunities
  • Direct exposure to strategic decision-making and business planning
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