Posted 2 months ago
VP, Surety Solutions
@ Tokio Marine Canada Ltd
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Tokio Marine Canada is hiring a VP, Surety Solutions to lead and grow the surety business in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, working with the national Surety unit. The role covers strategy, broker management, underwriting oversight and leading a small team, in a hybrid arrangement with the Toronto office. The posting states the role requires at least 10 years of surety experience with direct people leadership and a bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Set strategic direction for Ontario and Atlantic Canada surety business
- Approve or recommend surety bonds and manage the portfolio
- Build and manage broker relationships and budgets
- Lead and mentor underwriters and the surety team
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 10 years of surety experience with direct people leadership
- Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision-making
- Extensive underwriting and corporate risk management knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business |
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Tokio Marine Canada Ltd
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Full company description
Tokio Marine Canada (TMCAN) is an entrepreneurial early stage Canadian insurance company with a national focus on the commercial Property and Casualty industry. We are part of the Tokio Marine global family, one of the largest and most recognized insurance brands in the world. We are a broker-focused organization and have built our company on a foundation of seasoned industry veterans. You can count on us to do the right thing and To Be a Good Company. As part of the Japanese based Tokio Marine Group of Companies, one of the world’s largest and most reputable insurance organizations, TMCAN will work with select top brokers across Canada providing insurance solutions for Canadian businesses across a broad spectrum of industries. TMCAN exists to help Canadian businesses mitigate the risks they face by working closely with professional insurance brokers to provide practical solutions, coverages, and superb service. We aspire To Be A Good Company – being there for our customers and society in times of need. You can count on us to do the right thing.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,670
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 89
- Reported office locations
- 330 Bay Street, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2S8, CA
- Business categories
- Insurance
- Financial Services
- Commercial Insurance
- Other recorded names
- Tokio Marine Canada Ltd
- Tokio Marine Canada Ltd.
- Specialties
- commercial property and casualty insurance
- professional and financial solutions
- risk solutions
- and surety solutions
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Tokio Marine Canada (TMCAN) is an entrepreneurial early stage Canadian insurance company with a national focus on the commercial Property and Casualty industry. We are part of the Tokio Marine global family, one of the largest and most recognized insurance brands in the world. We are a broker-focused organization and have built our company on a foundation of seasoned industry veterans. You can count on us to do the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | commercial property and casualty insuranceprofessional and financial solutionsrisk solutionsand surety solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Join US as a VP, Surety Solutions
Who We Are
Tokio Marine Canada (TMCan) is a Canadian early-stage entrepreneurial commercial P&C insurer based in Toronto. We partner with select brokers to deliver tailored business insurance solutions across Canada. As part of the Tokio Marine Group, we are able to collaborate under a shared framework while maintaining autonomy and local decision-making.
We support Canadian businesses in taking smart risks by delivering practical insurance solutions and exceptional service through trusted broker partnerships.
The Opportunity
Working closely with business leaders and your peers, we are looking for a VP, Surety Solutions. You will be instrumental in leading and building out the surety business in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, through working collaboratively with the Tokio Marine Canada Surety unit. Our focus is simple - create the best team of professionals in the business. If you enjoy the excitement, challenges and rewards that come with creating better ways to do business, this may be the opportunity for you.
What You Will Be Doing
Strategy, Broker Management and Brand promotion
- Partner closely with the Senior Vice President and the Surety Leadership Group to develop and execute the strategic direction for Ontario and Atlantic Canada, aligned with national surety priorities.
- Help lead the day-to-day surety operations for Ontario and Atlantic Canada, promoting consistent underwriting practices, strong execution, accountability and effective communication across the team.
- Provide leadership, analysis, and insight for the Ontario and Atlantic Canada regions by monitoring the competitive landscape, optimizing risk selection, and enhancing the company's competitive position.
- Ownership over budgeting, identifying critical success factors and ensuring goals are being met.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of overall line of business performance through analysis of reports while taking strategic actions to improve results.
- Proactively work with broker partners to strengthen relationships and ensure business plans are met.
- Build and manage select broker relationships.
- Working closely with surety team in building and implementing broker strategy.
- Promoting the Tokio Marine Canada brand, working closely with various business units including Commercial Insurance and ProFin.
- Travel to various regions on a regular basis. Participate in various broker and industry events as required.
Underwriting
- Evaluate new risks through thorough analysis to determine acceptability and pricing.
- Analyze financial statements, capacity, collateral and character of new surety opportunities.
- Analyze and review projects, approving within given authority, or recommending approval or denial of surety bonds.
- Conducting ongoing review and management of surety portfolio, ensuring accounts information is current with action items being followed up.
- Work with surety team in creating and improving systems and processes, with focus on continued efficiencies.
- Help assist underwriting efforts and decision making across country where needed.
- Support marketing, legal and claims services when required.
- Working closely and collaboratively with Surety Team across Canada.
People Leadership
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture by building trust, encouraging open dialogue and working effectively within the surety team.
- Lead and mentor younger underwriter(s) to ensure continuous professional development and high performance.
- Perform ongoing talent management, including hiring, mentoring, training, performance management, and recognition.
Who You Are
You are an experienced Surety leader. You are a team player with a positive attitude who thrives in a consensus culture with an emphasis on collaboration. You are a self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to jump right in and can come up to speed quickly. You are comfortable working on a lean team and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done.
What you Bring:
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Tokio Marine Canada. We are actively hiring for this position and encourage qualified candidates to apply. Tokio Marine Canada may use AI tools during the recruitment process to assist with screening, assessment or selection of applicants for a position. Life at Tokio Marine Canada At TMCan, we’re a relationship company. We value collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, where every voice matters and every team member makes an impact. We believe in flexibility, authenticity, and growth: because when our people thrive, so does our business. TMCan offers the unique opportunity to work side by side with senior leaders, gaining direct exposure to strategic decision-making and business planning. Our CARE values guide everything we do: Collaborative: We communicate openly, support one another, and work as one team. Achieving Excellence: We challenge the status quo and exceed expectations. Responsive: We anticipate needs and deliver timely, exceptional service. Ethical & Respectful: We act with integrity and empower our people to do the right thing. Our Commitment to an Inclusive and Respectful Workplace At TMCan, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where every individual is welcomed, respected, and valued for their unique identity and perspective. By embracing our differences and learning from one another, we aim to build a positive and empowering environment for all. Tokio Marine Canada was proudly recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by Canadian HR Reporter in 2024. We work in a hybrid model, and you should expect to split your time between working in the office and working remotely, with flexibility based on the role and the business needs. We currently have an office in downtown Toronto and will eventually be establishing offices in other provinces. Should you currently work in a province where we do not have an office, you will remain remote until such time as we do establish an office. Tokio Marine Canada 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 TMCan hires that candidate. |
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