Senior Underwriter Property and Casualty

September 5, 2025

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Reporting to the VP of Property and Casualty, Canada East, this position is responsible for managing an existing profitable portfolio. Profitable growth of the portfolio through underwriting, sales and marketing, and superior service will also be an essential responsibility.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an accomplished P&C underwriter with a growth mindset to join our P&C team in Toronto.
What You’ll Be Doing

  • Underwrite, service and grow a profitable book of business in accordance with the Markel’s underwriting philosophy.
  • Partner with underwriters in our specialty lines to leverage multi-line opportunities.
  • Create and develop broker partnerships to ensure profitable portfolio growth.
  • Strengthen and build relationships with Markel’s broker partners by attending underwriting meetings, broker events and industry conferences.
  • Adhere to all of Markel’s underwriting guidelines.
  • Draft comprehensive referrals as required.
  • Mentor junior team members by providing advice and guidance on technical underwriting matters.
  • Stay abreast on market intelligence and Industry trends.
  • Lead and/or contribute to projects as required

Our Must Haves

  • 5+ years’ property and casualty underwriting experience.
  • The individual has successfully underwritten large, multinational corporations, with a strong background in Property, Primary and Excess Casualty Lines.
  • Adept Manufacturing and/or Construction background would be an asset.
  • Superior relationship management skills proven through established broker relationships.
  • Demonstrated track record of generating new business premium.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable with thinking outside of the box.
  • University degree, CIP or FCIP designation is preferred.
  • Expertise and depth in policy wordings, forms and applicable coverages.
  • Excellent presentation skills, comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.
  • Exceptional time management skills.
  • Strong business acumen and capable of representing the organization externally.

Who We Are
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What’s In It For You

  • A great starting salary plus annual bonus potential & strong benefits package
  • 20 vacation days plus additional floater days per year
  • Fantastic company RRSP, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, travel insurance, vision care and wellness initiatives
  • There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Finance and Sales

  • Industries

    Insurance

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Company

Markel

Location

Toronto

Country

Canada

Salary

150.000

URL

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