16 Oct
The XL Catlin group of companies
Canada
The XL Catlin group of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.
Senior Product Line Lead, Middle Market - Canada
Canada
As a newly established business division of AXA XL Americas, our Middle Market business focuses on the expansion of AXA XL’s current offerings to mid-sized clients in the Commercial P&C; market across the Americas.
The Canadian market represents a key growth area for Middle Market and this role will play a key role in building our overall capabilities and driving our go-to-market approach. As a Senior Product Manager for Canada, you will play an integral role in AXA XL’s Canada strategy and drive product development and key capabilities to ensure success in target industry sectors within this competitive market. You will leverage your technical expertise, market knowledge and underwriting experience to enable profitable growth in this critical growth segment for AXA XL.
DISCOVER your opportunity
What will your essential responsibilities include?
· 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
You will report to the Head of Middle Market Data Analytics & Product.
SHARE your talent
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
· Extensive 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
FIND your future
AXA XL,
the P&C; and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
Inclusion & Diversity
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 and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s 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
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- 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.
For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.
The pay range for this position is $165,000 CAD - $180,000 CAD. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.