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If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel Canada gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.\nJoin us and play your part in something special!\nThe opportunity:\nAs an Associate Underwriter in our Cyber, Tech and FinTech team based in Toronto, you will work closely with the AVP of Cyber and a dynamic team to help implement underwriting strategies, improve processes & products, and build strong broker relationships across Canada. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our innovative approach on true specialty products and support our global presence in Cyber and Technology, within an environment that provides exceptional development opportunities that aims to maximise your potential. You will shine in this role if you’re customer-centric, analytical, agile and pursue a growth mindset.\nYour role will involve underwriting new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and participate in special projects, designed to keep the team at the forefront of our customers that will have a true impact on our business. You will utilise underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand relevant laws and regulation to properly transact business within Canada and other relevant territories. Be knowledgeable in coverage forms and policy language; appropriately applying coverage and exclusions. Assist with underwriting administrative tasks and work closely with assigned agents/brokers.\nAbout the team:\nThe TCF team is comprised of Technology, Cyber and Fintech lines, which sits within the Professional & Financial Risks division of Markel Canada. The team will predominantly underwrite Cyber and Technology E&O, but will also handle Management Liability and Crime as part of Markel’s Fintech offering. We have a flexible and innovative approach to underwriting that ensures that we can provide continually evolving specialist products required by our customers.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nWork with AVP Cyber, wider team, actuarial, and other parts of the business to implement the underwriting strategy on new and renewal business and monitor progress and developments\nChampion continuous improvements and work with the to improve end-to-end underwriting administrative tasks, processes and data\nConfidently and positively demonstrate the field of our chosen underwriting approach\nPositively contribute towards the team’s underwriting strategy and data quality\nAttend regular broker and clients meeting and travel to represent Markel as required by the AVP Cyber\nDevelop strong relationships with existing and new brokers.\nApply appropriate underwriting practices including authority and guidelines control.\nApply appropriate risk management practices including aggregations and guideline controls and any measures required to limit Markel’s exposure\nWhat we're looking for :\nHave a detailed understanding of the insurance market\n1-3 years of Cyber, Tech E&O or Fintech insurance experience preferred; or similar relevant technology or cyber security experience\nNatural curiosity, a lifelong learner and innovative thinker\nDemonstrate strong numerical and analytical ability\nExcellent IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel\nDemonstrated ability to build rapport easily and excellent communication skills\nUp to 25% travel (when appropriate)\nBilingual preferred\nReporting into AVP Cyber\nWho we are:\nMarkel 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.\nWe’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further\nWhat’s in it for you:\nA great starting salary plus annual bonus potential & strong benefits package\n20 vacation days plus additional floater days per year\nFantastic company RRSP, extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, travel insurance, vision care and wellness initiatives\nThere are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!\nAre you ready to play your part?\nChoose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.\nMarkel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.\nWe are a Disability Confident Committed employer, which means you'll have a positive experience applying for a role at Markel and are able to perform at your best. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you at every stage please let us know.\nWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us to request any accommodations that may be needed.\nPay information:\n59-65k This is a replacement role.\nThis salary range reflects the expected base compensation for the role across Canada. Placement within the range will depend on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and the scope of responsibilities. As part of our commitment to transparency and supporting our people, we share this range in good faith and in accordance with applicable legislation.\nMarkel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\nWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.\nOur recruitment process may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with tasks such as initial resume screening, interview scheduling and candidate matching. 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