Chief Underwriting Officer; Middle Market, Canada

Job Description - Chief Underwriting Officer; Middle Market, Canada (11007907D20240423) Job Description Job Number: Chief Underwriting Officer; Middle Market, Canada ( Job Number: 11007907D20240423 ) DISCOVER your opportunity Toronto, Canada As a newly established business division of AXA XL Americas,  our Middle Markets business focuses on the expansion of AXA XL's current offerings to Middle Market clients in the Commercial P&C market in Canada.  You will set strategy and direction for the team in support of the Region's and broader organization's goals around Industry and geographic segmentation, Pricing and Underwriting Guidelines, Distribution Strategy, and Product offering. In this role, the leader will partner with the US Middle Market division to identify, analyze and ultimately launch AXA XL Middle Market offering. It will be supported by regional and global functions teams. Successful candidates will work closely with Legal/Compliance, Strategy, Pricing, Data/Analytics, Claims and Distribution leads. DISCOVERyour opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Closely collaborate with the Head of US Middle Markets to develop products and establish a Middle Markets presence in the industry Develop Pricing Models for the products, together with our Pricing Actuaries Drive the distribution and marketing strategy. Leading all underwriting operations across an integrated insurance company with an extensive network, working in collaboration with colleagues across the Americas region to bring Middle Market products to market, and seeking to ensure profitably and growth.  Creating and executing appropriate underwriting governance maintained through referral structure, policies, procedures, reviews, audits, and training. Promoting the professional growth of a diverse and engaged underwriting community, while planning effectively to maintain the organization's business continuity goals. You will report to Head of Middle Market, Americas. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: A Robust knowledge of the Canadian insurance industry, combined with in-depth technical knowledge of Middle Market insurance product offerings. Ability to lead a team that will deliver the most efficient and best possible customer experience. Proven business acumen to engage colleagues in how the needs of our customers are met through our vision, strategy, and operational plans.  Ability to build and drive positive, helpful, and seamless end-to-end customer, broker and/or partner experiences in the spirit of our purpose. A leader who anticipates customer and market trends in order to position AXA XL as a responsible and innovative "market shaper" and Thought Leader in the industry. Consistently pursue opportunities to differentiate AXA XL in the industry through our offerings and how we conduct business. Ability to energize a team through a compelling vision of the business and for the future. A proven bold decision maker who can drive results in uncertain environments. An engaged leader who proactively challenges the status quo to create momentum and action for change. FIND your future 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. How? 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