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.
Company: HDI Global SE Canada
Work Location: Toronto, ON
Your ResponsibilitiesTechnical 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.
Broker, Client & Market Development
Build and maintain strong 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.
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
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
Support high standards of responsiveness and broker and client service.
Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, data quality and operating
Work collaboratively with Canadian and international colleagues and contribute aviation expertise to broader underwriting initiatives as appropriate.
What We Offer
Meaningful leadership and impact: The opportunity to lead and shape the futuredirection 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 andexpertise while operating in a Canadian environment where leaders are close to thebusiness and can directly influence decisions.
Competitive totalcompensation: A competitive base salary complemented by a targetannual incentive opportunity aligned with the seniority and accountability of the role.
Retirement savings: Employer-supported RRSP contributions designed to help buildlong-term financial security. HDI’s current Head-level offer structure starts at 6%employer contribution and increases over time up to 9%.
life, AD&D and long-term disability coverage are included in HDI’s current employeebenefits framework.
Generous time away from work: For comparable Head-level recruitment, HDI hasoffered 20 vacation days, 3 personal days and 5 sick days.
Employee ownership opportunity: Participation in the Talanx Shares Program, subject
Flexible ways of working: A hybrid working environment that combines in-personcollaboration with flexibility. Current senior offers specify three days per week in theoffice.
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 andperformance, and encourage employees to contribute ideas and play an active role inshaping the future of the organization. This language is already reflected in HDICanada’s current recruitment materials.
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.
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
Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring to underwriting colleagues.
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.
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