Executive Underwriter, Mid-Market

About HDI Global SE

HDI Global SE is a leading global insurer offering comprehensive commercial and specialty insurance solutions. As part of the Talanx Group, one of Europe's foremost insurance entities with EUR 49 billion revenue forecasted in 2025, HDI Global operates in over 175 countries and employs over 5,500 personnel worldwide. The company holds strong financial ratings including AM Best A+ (Stable) and Standard & Poor’s AA- (Very Strong, Outlook Stable). Located in downtown Toronto, HDI provides a contemporary, dynamic workplace that promotes transparent communication and encourages employees to shape the company's future through core values: Together, Ownership, and Performance.

Role Overview

We are searching for a motivated Executive Underwriter specializing in Mid-Market risks, who brings a minimum of 5 years property and casualty underwriting experience. This role involves underwriting complex and strategic risks, fostering and expanding broker and client relationships, and driving growth along with profitability for our Mid-Market portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Mid-Market, you will serve as a trusted technical expert, influence underwriting strategies, support portfolio management, mentor peers, and help steer the business’s future direction.

Key Duties

• Lead the underwriting process for complex Mid-Market new and renewal risks within defined authority and risk appetite.
• Develop, manage, and expand a profitable business portfolio with full accountability for retention, growth, underwriting standards, and profitability.
• Form and nurture strategic relationships with brokers and clients, providing expert advice on intricate underwriting issues.
• Contribute to defining underwriting appetites, portfolio plans, and distribution tactics.
• Represent HDI in meetings with brokers and clients, negotiations, as well as industry gatherings to bolster relationships and improve market presence.
• Maintain rigorous governance standards ensuring precise underwriting files, policy documents, data integrity, and adherence to compliance and regulations.
• Offer senior-level technical consultation on complex risks, guiding underwriting structures, pricing, coverage options, and risk selection.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to underwriting team members, fostering skill development and professional excellence.
• Support portfolio reporting, business strategy formulation, and initiatives aligned with corporate goals.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in property and casualty underwriting, handling complex mid-market risks.
• In-depth knowledge of property and casualty policy wordings, pricing, underwriting, and risk evaluation.
• Proven capacity to make informed underwriting decisions and manage portfolios for profitable growth.
• Strong leadership and technical skills with a talent for mentoring and influencing underwriting teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated success in broker relationship management and business development.
• Bachelor’s degree is required alongside a CIP designation; FCIP designation considered an advantage.
• Effective organizational abilities to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving skills and strong commercial awareness.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of French and/or German is a plus.
• Comfortable with underwriting software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Capable of working independently while balancing strategic focus and day-to-day execution.
• Willingness for occasional travel to important markets.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $140,000, plus bonus potential.
• Comprehensive rewards and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work hours and a balanced time off policy.
• Access to an international network and external education tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid work setting alongside robust health and dental benefits.
• Employer-matched RRSP contributions and Employee Share Purchase Plan.

Additional Information

HDI Global SE supports accessibility and encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities, offering necessary accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Applicant privacy is maintained as per company policies.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. We welcome motivated and team-oriented individuals eager to advance their careers.