At AXA XL we provide dedicated expertise to solve risk management challenges for large contractors & deliver unique solutions, significant capacity and diverse construction experience.

Our Builders

Risk team offers Project Specific, Master Builders Risk and Contractors Block policies to clients who may also have a global exposure. As a result, our builders risk underwriting team will tailor the policy to fit each client’s unique needs. Using your in-depth underwriting expertise you will tailor high touch effective solutions for our current and prospective clients partnering with dedicated industry experts who have extensive construction industry risk management experience.

Reviewing of submissions, terms and conditions, statement of values, loss history and catastrophic modeling and conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account based upon company Builders Risk Guidelines and underwriting authority granted. Coordinating with varied business divisions including Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory and others internally that support our businesses. Determining quote or declination of risk.

Developing and modifying policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate. Supporting service standards in delivery of builders risk products and services. We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Some commercial Insurance Experience (preferably in Underwriting) or Construction/Engineering industry experience.

Ability to provide solutions for general contractors, and owners to contribute to the underwriting of the full range of Builders Risk accounts. Excellent written and oral communication skills to work with both internal teams and external brokers as you will work in a team setting, assisting underwriters and / or deal administrators as part of their overall responsibility.



Excellent comprehension and work experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Bachelors

Degree preferred with advanced education and / or professional designations. Willingness to travel (approximately 25% travel as necessary) within assigned geographic territory. 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’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. 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 - 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.

Inclusion 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. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

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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 Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities.

Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. 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. We’re 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’s "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. The Canadian base salary range for this position is CAD 120,000 - 170,000 We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. #

📌 Senior Underwriter, Builders Risk (Toronto)
🏢 AXA Group
📍 Toronto