Head of 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, adaptable insurance solutions across a broad range of general and specialty lines. We are seeking an experienced Head of Aviation to lead the strategy, underwriting performance and sustainable, profitable growth of our Canadian Aviation business. This hands-on role combines technical underwriting, portfolio management, broker and market development, and people leadership. Building on our existing portfolio and relationships, you will strengthen underwriting discipline and develop the team. As a member of the Canadian Underwriting Leadership Team, you will collaborate with Canadian colleagues and HDI’s international Aviation network, representing the business locally and globally. CompanyHDI Global SE Canada Work LocationToronto, ON Type of EmploymentReplacement Position Full-time, permanent TravelAs required Your Responsibilities Business Strategy & Portfolio Performance
- Develop and execute the Canadian Aviation business and underwriting strategy in alignment with HDI’s broader Canadian and global objectives.
- Take accountability for portfolio performance, sustainable profitability and disciplined growth against the approved annual business plan.
- Monitor portfolio composition, pricing adequacy, exposures, loss performance and emerging market developments, and take appropriate portfolio actions where required.
- Analyze market conditions, competitive activity and broker intelligence to identify opportunities and inform underwriting, pricing, appetite and distribution decisions.
- Develop annual forecasts, business plans and budgets, and regularly report on portfolio performance,



opportunities, emerging risks and required actions to Canadian and international stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen HDI’s market position and evolve our Aviation proposition in Canada. Technical Underwriting & Governance
- Provide technical leadership for the Canadian Aviation portfolio and act as a senior underwriting authority and subject-matter expert for the business.
- Personally underwrite and oversee complex, high-value or strategically important Aviation accounts within delegated underwriting authority.
- Review and make decisions on new business, renewals and underwriting referrals, including pricing, terms, conditions, limits and policy wordings.
- Develop and continuously review Canadian underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, product offerings and policy wordings in collaboration with appropriate Canadian and global stakeholders.
- Ensure underwriting decisions and documentation comply with delegated authority, underwriting guidelines and HDI governance requirements. Broker, Client & Market Development
- Develop and execute the Canadian Aviation broker and distribution strategy.
- Build and maintain robust senior-level relationships with key aviation brokers, clients and industry stakeholders.
- Strengthen market understanding of HDI’s underwriting appetite, capabilities and




- Identify and develop profitable new-business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships across the existing portfolio.
- Monitor broker and market developments and use these insights to inform business and underwriting strategy.
- Represent HDI at relevant broker meetings, client discussions and aviation industry events.
- Partner with Sales and other internal stakeholders to coordinate market development activities and pursue strategic opportunities.
- Lead, develop and support the Canadian Aviation team, creating a collaborative, accountable and high-performing environment.
- Establish clear objectives and expectations aligned with the business plan.
- Coach and develop team members, strengthening technical underwriting capability and commercial judgement.
- Support succession planning, knowledge transfer and the development of future underwriting capability.
- Ensure appropriate allocation of work and underwriting responsibilities across the team.
- Monitor team capacity, workload and service standards, and proactively identify resource or capability requirements.
- Foster strong collaboration between Aviation and the broader Canadian Branch. Operational & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Ensure the Aviation business delivers high standards of underwriting quality, responsiveness, and broker and client service.
- Partner with Claims, Finance, Actuarial, Operations, Compliance, Sales and other underwriting teams to strengthen business performance and portfolio insight.
- Manage Aviation departmental expenses in accordance with the approved annual budget.
- Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, data quality, operating effectiveness and service delivery.
- Work collaboratively across the Canadian Branch and HDI’s international net

📌 Head of Aviation (Toronto)
🏢 HDI
📍 Toronto