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Assistant Vice President , Contractors, Trades & Construction Services

Job in Toronto, Ontario, C6A, Canada
Listing for: Markel Corporation
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Management
    CFO
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Assistant Vice President , Contractors, Trades & Construction Services page is loaded## Assistant Vice President , Contractors, Trades & Construction Services locations:
Toronto Ontario - CANtime type:
fulltimeposted on:
Gisteren geplaatstjob requisition :
R0022226

The role of the Head of Line is to lead the product for their territory and underwrite/market the product to brokers and clients to ensure profitable growth.

Come and help us shape and expand a key growth area for Markel Canada, developing a compelling market proposition and strengthening our presence in the construction sector.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit among our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!##

The opportunity:

You will be responsible for the overall health of the CTCS portfolio, including underwriting, portfolio management, business development and team leadership. If you thrive in building businesses, leading teams, and creating market impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business in a high-impact, visible role at a pivotal time in our journey. In this national role, you will play a crucial part in the development and delivery of Markel Canada’s CTCS strategy, while driving greater growth, cohesion, and optimization across the book. You will work with Product Leadership to develop underwriting plans and lead portfolio management activities for the CTCS Sector, which includes multiple lines of business and additional value-added features.

As part of the Field Leadership team, you will work with Business Development to develop distribution plans, engage with current and future trading partners to foster and expand our trading relationships.

Working closely with the Markel Canada leadership team, you will join a values-driven culture with integrity and accountability at its core with significant onward career opportunities. The role will also interact frequently with Delegated Underwriting, Digital Underwriting, Claims, Data and Analytics, Operations, and occasionally other UK-based colleagues.##
** What you'll be doing:
*** Leading the development and execution of the CTCS underwriting strategy.
* Monitoring the performance of the CTCS portfolio and take actions to improve profitability and optimize growth opportunities.
* Building, managing, and inspiring a dedicated underwriting team, providing leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
* Providing technical and market insights towards the development of technical wordings, product development, and underwriting guidelines for the CTCS portfolio, ensuring best practices and compliance.
* Working with Business Development to develop and implement a strong distribution strategy for CTCS, including tracking of key performance indicators.
* Driving premium growth by coordinating product expert underwriters from various lines (e.g., General Liability, Property, E&O, Cyber, D&O) to offer a comprehensive market proposition.
* Strengthening and maintaining key broker and client relationships, positioning Markel as a leader in the construction insurance space.
* Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including underwriting, claims, actuarial, data & analytics, and marketing teams, to enhance product offerings and improve customer experience.
* Ensuring strong market visibility and reputation by actively engaging with industry bodies and thought leadership initiatives.
* Fostering collaboration with Markel colleagues in Canada and internationally (e.g., UK) to align strategies and share best practices.
* Championing a positive and collaborative team culture, driving high performance and innovation.
* Working with underwriting leadership to monitor authority levels, update guidelines, and conduct periodic audits to ensure underwriting excellence.
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