Head of Property Underwriting

Head of Property Underwriting

Role Type: New Position 

Aon is seeking a Head of Property 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 Property underwriting strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals and market dynamics.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the performance of property 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 property 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 Property is responsible for owning the property underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and team development across all property 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 property risk, regulatory trends, and emerging exposures, driving innovation and perfection in underwriting practices.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Minimum 10 years of property underwriting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of property lines, market trends, and regulatory environments.
• Proven track record of portfolio management and profitable growth.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic problem solver with analytical rigor and commercial foresight.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CIP, FCIP, CPCU) preferred.

Key Competencies

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

 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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