Product SME, PNP D&O

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada. 

If you have experience in PNP D&O insurance and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. 

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Product SME, PNP D&O to provide legal expertise and transactional support to Business Units and Underwriters. Reporting to the Head of Financial Lines, you will act independently and under limited direction as a Subject Matter Expert in a specific line of business or product line. The primary objective is to enable the achievement of the business plan and the delivery of excellent customer service while managing and mitigating legal risks.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. 

This is a hybrid work opportunity.
 

What you will do

•    Support the development and implementation of underwriting solutions (e.g., product development) for a portfolio, line of business, or product line.
•    Stay abreast of the latest product line and industry trends.
•    Maintain and promote existing strategic partnerships internally.
•    Advise the Business Unit and Underwriters in responding to policy amendment requests and draft language for specific transactions.
•    Contribute to the development of  underwriting  guidelines and best practices, including controls and procedures.
•    Support strategic initiatives that impact the product line.
•    Research and analyze relevant legal issues in connection with contract drafting.
•    Develop training materials on the intent of critical policy provisions and new products.
•    Structure new endorsements consistently and maintain the endorsement library with relevant updates and modifications.
•    Provide cross-border support for International Programs.
•    Support underwriting strategy and product development by analyzing competitor forms and approaches to coverage.
•    Participate in compliance-related queries, including provincial insurance department inquiries.
•    Support product refreshes (e.g., updating pre-existing coverages and endorsements) by preparing coverage forms and endorsements for Governance Review.
•    Work on projects of low to moderate complexity.
•    Business travel, as required.
 

What you bring to the table

•    JD and  4 or more years of experience of law practice specializing in the insurance area; 

OR

•    Experience in managing complex claims for Financial Lines products or underwriting complex Financial Lines risks.  

•    Strong organizational and analytical skills
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills

Fluency in both spoken and written English is required to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec.
 

Our Culture

•    At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

•    We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. 

•    We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

•    We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

•    We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion. 

•    We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. 

•    We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

•    We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.   

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us. 

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.