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    AVP, Portfolio Solutions - Toronto, Canada - Axis Capital

    Axis Capital
    Axis Capital Toronto, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description
    This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

    At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people.

    We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves.

    This means that we bring our whole selves to work.


    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

    Position Description

    The AVP, Portfolio Solutions is responsible for leading the engagement of assigned Programs and Fronting arrangements and will report to the Head of Portfolio Solutions.

    Further, candidate will evaluate and develop new program relationships to drive profitable growth of the Canadian Portfolio Solutions Division.

    Axis Capital's current Portfolio Solutions division handles a wide range of industries and comprise package solutions across:
    GL, Property, Inland Marine and Professional Lines.

    We have growth goals along multiple fronts in the space and this candidate will be an integral part in our expansion.


    Candidate Profile

    The AVP will be a hands-on Program leader with a history of success within a top-tier Commercial Insurance Carrier building and managing Insurance Programs targeting a range of Industries and Affinities.

    Ideal Candidates should have a background working with Program Managers, Managing General Agents, Delegated Underwriting Authority partners and fronting arrangements to support complex Specialty risks.

    Candidate must have a grasp on program lifecycle management, including initial vetting, on boarding, monitoring, and optimizing, and if needed, exit.

    Candidate needs to be comfortable with analyzing data and KPI's.

    Additionally, the candidate must have an executive presence, demonstrating success in communicating, influencing, and building solid relationships that add value to the AXIS business book and contribute to longer-term strategic initiatives.


    Work Profile
    Preferred location is Toronto, ON. The job requires travel to attend industry and company events, as well as visits to Program Manager offices.


    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Achieve overall financial goals for assigned programs, including profit, production, rate, and retention goals.
    • Develop, implement, and monitor business plans for assigned programs that support Canadian objectives.
    • Monitor and manage monthly KPIs to include renewal rates, rate target vs. achieved, retention rates, trends, and lost business to ensure achievement of the business plan.
    • Maintain and manage underwriting guidelines and delegated authority levels. Ensure PM compliance with granted authority levels, underwriting guidelines, and the terms of our applicable agreements.
    • Manage account referral process to ensure timely reviews of accounts requiring referral underwriting. Utilize support from transactional underwriting units as necessary.
    • Determine risk acceptability of exceptional accounts exceeding PM authority levels.
    • Identify and deliver the expansion of AXIS product offering with existing programs.
    • Lead a cross-functional team of internal stakeholders through the new program due diligence process.
    • Lead monthly business planning update meetings/conference calls with PM on results and status of required or corrective actions and results.
    • Lead annual and mid-year in-person stewardship meetings.
    • Lead underwriting and compliance audits as assigned.
    • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with PM via weekly communication, regular site visits, etc.
    • Monitor loss activity and implement pricing/coverage modifications as required, partnering with AXIS Claims to identify trends.
    • Manage PM contract changes and amendments.
    • Collaborate with Claims, Operations, CUOs office, Finance, Actuarial, Technology, and Ceded Reinsurance teams as necessary.
    • Monitor premium payment and deductible collection in coordination with Operations.
    • Administer profit-sharing plans or captive agreements if applicable and ensure that estimated future payments are being accrued.
    • Maintain industry knowledge and market intelligence via continuing professional development, collaboration with internal stakeholders, and attending industry conferences and events.

    Required Education/Training & Experience:

    • A four-year degree from an accredited university is required.
    • Minimum of 5+ years P & C insurance experience required.


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