• Work in close collaboration with Product and Underwriting counterparts as well as broker partners to identify and develop products, key coverages, and endorsements that will differentiate our offering in the Canadian market
• Drive underwriting strategy and risk selection through understanding of the competitive marketplace, preferred risk characteristics, lessons from loss trends, and competitor offerings
• In partnership with Underwriting leader, develop key appetite for Canadian market and identify critical industry verticals to drive profitable growth.
• Develop a product roadmap for our Canadian offering that outlines any key differentiators or potential gaps and the path to close gaps over time to drive success in the market
• Collaborate effectively with aligned Actuarial support and help drive key strategies to ensure competitiveness of pricing and the appropriate level of pricing sophistication to enable growth at profitable returns
• Establish outstanding working relationships with cross-functional groups including Claims, Compliance, Regulatory, Legal and other functions to engage and collaborate on issues related to the lines of business critical to our Canada Middle Market offering
• Work on behalf of Middle Market team and underwriters as liaison on compliance topics, review all regulatory and compliance components of products the business intends to write, and advise on any business strategies that require input from regulatory or compliance
• Represent AXA XL as a subject matter expert and thought leader at industry conferences enabling the organization to see around corners and stay ahead of industry trends and emerging risks

• 10 or more years of Commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience in the field of product management, product development, underwriting or referral underwriting with a focus on the mid-sized customer segment in Canada
• Minimum education requires a University Degree with relevant experience.
• Outstanding analytical skills, intellectual curious to understand the why, and a tendency to challenge the status quo and exhibits a growth mindset
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
• Team player who takes initiative and is able to work independently; Displays a tendency to lean into any gray areas in support of the broader team
• Able to manage time, meet deadlines and adjust to competing priorities
• Understanding of the need for accurate and timely management information; effectively manages up and escalates issues that may impact business strategies or operational goals

• 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

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.