Senior Underwriter, Aviation

HDI Global is a leading international industrial insurer with operations in more than 175

countries through branch offices, subsidiaries and network partners. Our locally empowered

teams deliver commercial, flexible insurance solutions across a broad range of general and

specialty lines.

HDI Global is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter, Aviation to join our Canadian

Aviation team.

This is a senior underwriting role with responsibility for managing and developing a portfolio

of aviation business, building strong broker relationships and contributing to the profitable

growth and long-term development of HDI's Aviation business in Canada.

The successful candidate will bring strong aviation underwriting expertise, sound commercial

judgement and a disciplined approach to risk selection and portfolio management. Working

closely with brokers, clients and colleagues across Canada and HDI's international network,

the Senior Aviation Underwriter will play an important role in strengthening our market

presence, identifying opportunities and delivering sustainable underwriting results.

Your Responsibilities

Technical Underwriting & Portfolio Management

- Independently underwrite new and renewal aviation business, including complex and

significant accounts, within delegated underwriting authority.

- Evaluate submissions, exposures, loss experience, coverage requirements and other

relevant risk information and determine appropriate pricing, terms, conditions, limits

and policy structures.

- Exercise sound underwriting and commercial judgement in risk selection and

appropriately refer business outside delegated authority.

- Manage and develop an assigned book of aviation business, with a strong focus on

underwriting quality, portfolio performance and sustainable profitability.

- Monitor performance, pricing adequacy, exposures, loss experience and emerging

developments within the assigned portfolio and recommend appropriate

underwriting actions.

- Maintain strong underwriting discipline and ensure decisions and documentation

comply with delegated authority, underwriting guidelines and HDI governance

requirements.

- Maintain high standards of file quality and accurate and timely recording of

underwriting information within HDI systems.

- Contribute technical expertise and market insight to portfolio reviews, underwriting

discussions and business-planning activities.

Company
HDI Global SE Canada

Work Location
Toronto, ON

Contact
HDI Canada People &
Culture

Functional Area
Underwriting

Type of

Employment
Replacement Position

Full-time, permanent

Travel
As required

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Accommodation is
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Together we can (re)shape

the insurance world.

Together. We

(re) think work.

Broker, Client & Market Development

- Build and maintain robust relationships with aviation brokers, clients and relevant

industry stakeholders.

- Develop existing broker relationships and identify opportunities to expand HDI's

Aviation business within the Canadian market.

- Identify and pursue profitable new-business opportunities consistent with HDI's

underwriting appetite and portfolio objectives.

- Effectively communicate HDI's underwriting appetite, capabilities and value





proposition to broker partners.

- Monitor broker feedback, competitive activity and market developments and share

relevant insights with Aviation leadership.

- Represent HDI at relevant broker meetings, client discussions and aviation industry

events.

- Work collaboratively with the Head of Aviation, Sales and other internal stakeholders

on market-development and business opportunities.

Portfolio & Business Contribution

- Contribute to the development and execution of underwriting and portfolio

objectives for the Canadian Aviation business.

- Provide insight into portfolio trends, market conditions, competitive activity and

emerging aviation risks.

- Identify opportunities to improve pricing, underwriting approaches, product offerings

and market positioning.

- Support portfolio reviews and provide information and analysis required for business

planning and performance discussions.

- Work with Aviation leadership to address emerging portfolio issues, opportunities

and underwriting priorities.

- Contribute to the continued development of HDI's Aviation proposition in Canada.

Team & Technical Contribution

- Act as a senior technical resource within the Aviation team, sharing underwriting

expertise and market knowledge with colleagues.

- Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced underwriting colleagues.

- Support knowledge transfer and the continued development of underwriting

capability within the team.

- Promote strong underwriting discipline, collaboration, accountability and sound

commercial judgement.

- Work collaboratively across the Canadian Branch and HDI's international Aviation

network.

- Participate in underwriting projects and broader initiatives supporting the

development of the Canadian Aviation business.

Operational & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with Claims, Finance, Actuarial, Operations, Compliance, Sales and other

underwriting teams as appropriate to support effective underwriting decisions and

portfolio management.

- Support high standards of responsiveness and broker and client service.

- Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, data quality and operating

effectiveness.

- Work collaboratively with Canadian and international colleagues and contribute

aviation expertise to broader underwriting initiatives as appropriate.

- What We Offer

At HDI, we offer the strength and reach of a global insurance organization with the
opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and entrepreneurial
Canadian business. You will have the ability to influence strategy, shape the direction of the
Aviation portfolio and work closely with senior leadership in Canada and across HDI’s
international network.

As part of our team, you can expect:

- Meaningful leadership and impact: The opportunity to lead and shape the future

direction of HDI’s Canadian Aviation business, with real influence over strategy,
portfolio development, market positioning and team capability.

- Global reach with local ownership: Access to HDI’s international network and

expertise while operating in a Canadian environment where leaders are close to the
business and can directly influence decisions.

- Competitive totalcompensation:



A competitive base salary complemented by a target

annual incentive opportunity aligned with the seniority and accountability of the role.
- Retirement savings: Employer-supported RRSP contributions designed to help build

long-term financial security. HDI’s current Head-level offer structure starts at 6%
employer contribution and increases over time up to 9%.

- Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, dependent

life, AD&D; and long-term disability coverage are included in HDI’s current employee
benefits framework.

- Generous time away from work: For comparable Head-level recruitment, HDI has

offered 20 vacation days, 3 personal days and 5 sick days.
- Employee ownership opportunity: Participation in the Talanx Shares Program, subject

to applicable program terms.

Your Profile (Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Required

- Significant experience in aviation insurance underwriting, broking or a closely related

specialty insurance environment, with strong knowledge of the Canadian aviation

insurance market.

- Demonstrated experience independently underwriting complex aviation risks and

managing a significant book of business.

- Strong technical knowledge of aviation insurance coverages, underwriting principles,

policy wordings, pricing and risk assessment.

- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound commercial and underwriting judgement

within delegated authority.

- Experience managing portfolio performance and balancing underwriting discipline

with profitable growth opportunities.

- Established relationships within the Canadian aviation broker market.

- Strong understanding of the relationship between disciplined underwriting, broker

development, growth and sustainable profitability.

- Strong analytical and commercial judgement, with the ability to translate risk,

portfolio and market information into sound underwriting decisions.

- Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills.

- Ability to operate independently while working effectively within a collaborative team

environment.

- Ability to work effectively across local and international teams within a global

organization.

- Willingness to travel for broker, client, industry and internal business meetings.

Preferred

- Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant aviation and insurance industry

experience.

- CIP, FCIP, CRM or another relevant insurance designation.

- Aviation-related technical qualifications or industry experience.

- Experience across multiple aviation segments and risk types.

- Experience contributing to underwriting strategy, product development, pricing or

portfolio initiatives.

- Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring to underwriting colleagues.

- Flexible ways of working: A hybrid working environment that combines in-person

collaboration with flexibility. Current senior offers specify three days per week in the
office.

- Development and global exposure: Opportunities for professional development,

continuing education and collaboration across HDI’s international network.
- A culture where your voice matters: We value collaboration, ownership and

performance, and encourage employees to contribute ideas and play an active role in
shaping the future of the organization. This language is already reflected in HDI
Canada’s current recruitment materials.

We welcome applications from motivated, team-oriented individuals who are eager to take on new

challenges. Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates selected

for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Senior Underwriter, Aviation (Toronto)
🏢 HDI Global
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