HSB Canada, part of Munich Re, is Canada's premier engineering-driven specialty insurer and provider of inspection, engineering and technology services that set the standard for excellence in the market. Our constantly evolving offerings lead the market in cyber, equipment breakdown, renewable energy, technology services, engineering-based risk management and inspection services. We bring technical expertise to help our clients stay ahead of complex, emerging, and technology-based risks.We dare to think big, and we are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as key priorities and a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions.

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Primary Objectives:

HSB Canada’s Engineering Department is our center of competence for technical consultancy and risk assessment of highly exposed risks across North America. Our multidisciplinary team of experienced engineers assess operational risks, equipment breakdown (EB), property loss control, and inherent hazards across a wide range of industrial operations. Our expertise supports Underwriters, Claims Adjusters, Brokers, and Insureds in understanding risk exposures and developing practical loss prevention strategies.

Job Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of assigned accounts, including their operations, property exposures, critical equipment, risk controls, and loss prevention priorities.
- Manage the engineering assessment of assigned accounts, including reviewing technical information, evaluating changes in risk, identifying information gaps, and coordinating engineering activities.




- Plan and conduct property risk assessments at industrial, commercial, and renewable energy facilities across North America, with a particular focus on hydroelectric generation and related power infrastructure.
- Evaluate significant property loss exposures, including construction, occupancy and process hazards, fire protection, natural hazards, critical equipment, operational controls, and business interruption potential.
- Develop clear engineering opinions, risk assessments, loss estimates, and practical loss-prevention recommendations to support underwriting and client decision-making.
- Prepare and present engineering findings, risk opinions, and recommendations to underwriters, insureds, brokers, and internal decision-making panels, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive meaningful risk improvement.
- Contribute to HSB’s technical capabilities through the development and improvement of engineering guidance, assessment tools, training materials, and technical publications.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or Fire Science from an accredited university.
- Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly, present credible engineering opinions, and influence decisions with underwriting panels, senior leaders, brokers, and insureds.




- 12 or more years of relevant professional experience in property risk engineering, property loss prevention, fire protection, industrial risk management, or related field.
- Experience assessing property risks within industrial or power-generation environments, including the application of recognized loss-prevention standards and practices. Experience with hydroelectric power or other renewable energy operations is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of property loss exposures, fire protection, natural hazards, business interruption, and recognized loss prevention practices.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout North America and conduct site visits at industrial and commercial facilities as required.
- Previous insurance industry experience is required. Candidates without insurance experience who demonstrate strong technical capabilities and relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply.
- Professional Engineering designation, fire protection education, and bilingual proficiency in English and French are considered assets.

Company Benefits:

Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better. Go further with HSB.

We are pleased to offer our employees great benefits and resources to support their mental, physical and financial wellbeing. These include:

- An engaging and cooperative environment that promotes continuous learning and development
- A hybrid work environment that combines weekly in-office and remote days
- A great compensation package including an annual company bonus
- Competitive company-paid flexible health and dental benefits, starting on your firs

📌 Senior Account Engineer, Property (Toronto)
🏢 HSB Canada
📍 Toronto