Underwriter – Markham, Ontario

January 16, 2025

Job Title: Underwriter
Location: Markham, Ontario (Hybrid Office and Home-based working model)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Background:
Global Aerospace Underwriting Managers (Canada) Limited (“Global Canada” or “Company”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Aerospace Underwriting Managers Limited (“Global”), a world leading provider of specialist aviation and aerospace insurance, servicing the needs of the aviation industry for over 100 years.

Global operates as a Joint Underwriting Agency on behalf of a number of leading Insurance Companies (Insurance Pool members). Global is a full-service agency with authority for underwriting and claims delegated to Global by its participating Pool members.

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Chief Underwriting Officer, this position will produce and service profitable, sustainable aviation insurance business in accordance with the Company underwriting and compliance guidelines. Additional duties and responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities:
• Review & evaluate all new and renewal business to determine that it meets Global Canada’s Underwriting standards/guidelines and rating criteria
• Provide ongoing, expedient professional service and advice for new and renewing customers, utilizing support of the Underwriting Operations team
• Build and develop strong, visible professional relationships with aviation insurance brokers and Global Canada clients associated with the assigned book of business and potential new business opportunities, ensuring consistent communication of Global Canada’s Underwriting philosophies and value proposition
• Seek new business opportunities externally and organically
• Participate in the mentoring and development of Underwriting Operations team members
• Attendance at Industry conferences, seminars, broker, and client meetings as required to enhance the Global brand
• Support development/preparation of Global branded marketing materials, thought leadership documents and presentation of such materials as necessary

Education:
• Post secondary education, Insurance designations (e.g., CIP or CRM)
• Other aviation related qualifications, preferred

Skills/Experience:
• At least three years of experience in an aviation insurance underwriting, broking or a similar specialty insurance or risk management background
• Knowledge of insurance coverage, policy terminology etc. for Commercial Hull, Commercial Liability, Private Aircraft and General Liability classes
• Ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and apply underwriting and administrative policies/procedures
• Strong organization, negotiation, analytical, presentation and customer service skills
• French and English language skills, both oral and written preferred, as the individual will be interacting with clients, policy holders, brokers in both English and French
• High attention to detail and capability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a small team, manage conflict, conduct difficult conversations and deal with issues in a positive and courteous manner and an interest or passion for Aviation

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
• The role is performed on a hybrid basis in a standard office environment and home-based work
• Frequent travel within Canada and occasional travel to the US

Please send your CV to HumanResourcesCanada@global-aero.com with the subject line of Underwriter role.