Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty Underwriting – Linx Underwriting Solutions

Overview

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. What The Day Will Look Like

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the underwriting approach for casualty, ensuring it aligns with corporate objectives and market dynamics. 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 excellence 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. Our agile environment supports wellbeing and work/life balance. We offer two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year and various working style solutions. We are committed to continuous learning and helping you achieve your fullest potential. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to 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 for submitting a candidate. Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Ontario, Canada Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business and Consulting

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