Senior Underwriter or Underwriting Specialist

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 financial lines underwriting and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. 
 

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Financial Lines Underwriting Specialist to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business.
 

Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, National Accounts Management Liability, you will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, regularly interacting and facing the market, under limited supervision, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of moderate technical complexity ensuring a high-level of service to customers.
 

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 job opportunity.
 

What you will do

•    Use strong analytical skills to manage and develop a in accordance with Zurich guidelines.
•    Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
•    Have a strong broker network and make broker/customer visits with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
•    Take a solution-oriented approach to foster, develop and maintain a strong network of relationships with our Broker partners and our Customers.
•    Cross-selling other lines of business to increase product density for most comprehensive Zurich solution.
•    May provide guidance to lower-level associates.
•    Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
•    Demonstrate continuous learning and curiosity to continue to grow within the Financial Lines unit at Zurich and the industry in general.
•    Develop and lead marketing presentations to new and current agents/brokers.
•    Active involvement in business projects to enhance Zurich’s product and service offerings. 
•    Proactively seek opportunities to improve business processes and add value for our customers.
•    Participate in Sales Team meetings as they relate to assigned brokers and / or territory.
•    Ad-hoc projects, as needed.  
 

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:
•    High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR
•    High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
OR
•    Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
OR
•    Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
AND
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Office
•    Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
•    Experience working in a team environment

Preferred:
•    Bachelors’ Degree with 5 or more years’ experience in the Financial Lines underwriting area
•    Strong negotiation skills
•    Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
•    Microsoft Office skills
•    French language skills are required (for candidates applying to the Montreal office location)
•    Verbal and written proficiency in the English language is required in order to facilitate communication with internal and external key stakeholders located outside of Quebec. (for candidates applying to the Montreal office location)

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The salary range provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. Compensation may exceed the range listed based on the evaluation of skillset and experience.  The starting salary range for this position is $77,000 to $145,000
 

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.