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Senior Underwriter, Middle Market


Company : AXA Group


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-05-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As a newly established business division of AXA XL Americas, our Middle Markets business focuses on the expansion of AXA XLs current offerings to Middle Market clients in the Canadian Commercial P&C market. In this role you will be responsible for establishing new broker and client relationships, market and underwrite our Middle Market products and to support growing this exciting new business. What youll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Support the development and marketing of our new products across, GL, Property, Auto, Umbrella and Environmental. Underwriting both new and renewal business. Assisting in achieving profitable premium and rate goals, working with actuarial and claims and successfully delivering results consistent with financial plan. Developing, maintaining and servicing broker relationships within the distribution model. Coordinate with brokers to determine their marketing and education needs supported by AXAXL Middle Market. Interacting directly with insureds, brokers and producers and service accounts and brokers. Working collaboratively in a team environment, assisting underwriters, underwriting assistants and management team. Ensuring high quality service standards and compliance with all internal audit guidelines. Acting as a representative of the company and our agents by attending internal/external company functions, agent sponsored and industry events. Meet with brokers and set annual targets, issue monthly status reports, monitor P&L against plan. Take initiative and proactively support broker and market interactions which support growth. Meet with customers and prospects to develop relationships, deliver Middle Market education and to support business targets. You will report to Underwriting Manager, Middle Market and Environmental. What youll bring Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Outstanding knowledge of the Canadian insurance industry, combined with in-depth technical knowledge of insurance product offerings. Effective broker relationships within the Canadian market. Extensive Middle Market insurance experience (e.g., underwriting, claims, or insurance related business development experience). Consistently pursue opportunities to differentiate AXA XL in the industry through our offerings and how we conduct business. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain robust insured and broker contacts. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent customer service focus is a must. Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution. What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success. Thats why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. Its about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Total Rewards AXA XLs Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. Were committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. The Canada base salary range for this position is CAD 119,250- 169,250. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individuals skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues pay. At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr