Aon

Posting Description

Senior Vice President Head of Casualty Underwriting – Linx Underwriting Solutions

Aon is seeking a Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty Underwriting – Linx Underwriting, based in Toronto. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for driving underwriting excellence, shaping portfolio strategy, and leading a high-performing team within the Linx Underwriting division.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the underwriting approach for casualty, ensuring it aligns with corporate objectives and market dynamicss.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the performance of casualty portfolios, including general liability, professional liability, environmental liability, and other specialty lines.
• Underwriting Excellence: Establish and maintain underwriting guidelines, pricing models, and risk appetite frameworks to ensure consistent and profitable underwriting.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing casualty underwriting team. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Market Engagement: Represent the company in broker and client engagements, industry forums, and regulatory discussions. Build and maintain strong market relationships.
• Innovation & Emerging Risks: Monitor and respond to emerging risks such as cyber liability, climate-related exposures, and social inflation. Drive innovation in product development and risk solutions.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.

How this opportunity is different

The Head of Casualty is responsible for owning the casualty underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and team development across all casualty lines. This role ensures profitable growth, risk selection rigor, and alignment with the company’s broader strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader in casualty risk, regulatory trends, and emerging exposures, driving innovation and perfection in underwriting practices.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in casualty underwriting, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Extensive expertise in casualty lines, with a strong understanding of market dynamics and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in managing underwriting portfolios and driving profitable growth.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strategic approach with strong analytical skills and commercial insight.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CIP, FCIP, CPCU) is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Vision
• Risk Assessment & Decision-Making
• Leadership & People Development
• Market & Client Orientation
• Innovation & Change Management
• Financial Competence
• Regulatory Awareness

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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