Job Description

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 analyzing and underwriting highly complex new and renewal business in the management liability space, and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for an experienced underwriter at the Senior Underwriter, Underwriting Specialist or AVP level, for our , National Accounts Management Liability team to demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry.



Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, National Accounts, you will underwrite and analyze new and renewal business, focusing on highly complex assignments. The individual will demonstrate expertise in products and industry, develop and maintain relationships with brokers to support business retention and acquisition, identify growth opportunities, and negotiate terms and conditions. The role also entails providing technical guidance and training to lower-level underwriters, proactively seeking new and renewal account opportunities, and participating in sales team meetings.



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
Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels for highly complex assignments. Demonstrate expertise in products and industry. Administer and monitor underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and rating manuals. Work at the highest authority limits on assignments with technical complexity and coordination. Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) to support business retention and acquisition. Support the sales culture by being a Help Point for, brokers, and customers. More experienced underwriters are expected to be able to contribute to proposition development and provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to lower-level underwriters. Seek renewal and new account opportunities proactively and develop a healthy pipeline of new opportunities Conduct detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities. Qualify accounts to align with the organization's appetite and sound business opportunities. Make purposeful and planned agent / broker / customer and on-site calls. Negotiate terms and conditions and close deals. Cross-sell other lines of business to increase product density. Participate in Sales Team meetings related to assigned brokers and/or territory. Engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days before the effective date. Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status within the specified time frame. Serve as the key contact for assigned target accounts. Develop strong broker and client networks related to industries underwritten by the Business Unit. Calculate target prices accurately using underwriting tools. Handle and review large / complex underwriting submissions and annual reviews. Benchmark and establish best practices. Act as a mentor.
Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in Management Liability Underwriting or Market Facing area

OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Management Liability Underwriting or Market Facing area.

OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

AND

Experience with Microsoft Office



Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree Strong market relationship with brokers and customers Advanced knowledge and practice of Management Liability, with a minimum of 3 years' experience Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines Ability to effectively assess risk Ability to work in a team-based environment Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business Strong presentation skills

In addition, for Quebec candidates:

French language skills 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



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 $78,000 to $150,000 (depending on the level of the role you will be considered for).
Our Culture
Chez Zurich, nous sommes fiers de notre culture. Nous sommes passionnes par la diversite, l'inclusion, l'equite et l'appartenance (DIEA). Nous vous encourageons a vous montrer sous votre vrai jour au travail et nous voulons que nos employes soient le reflet des communautes dans lesquelles nous vivons et travaillons. Nos initiatives DIEA creent un environnement ou chacun se sent bienvenu. Notre culture favorise la collaboration et valorise la diversite de pensee. Nous apprecions votre contribution et nous nous efforcons de donner a nos employes les outils dont ils ont besoin pour avoir un impact. Nous nous soucions du bien-etre de nos employes et offrons un regime complet de soins de sante et d'avantages sociaux, avec differents niveaux de couverture pour repondre a vos besoins particuliers ainsi qu'une remuneration globale competitive. Nous comprenons l'importance de se reposer, de se ressourcer et de faire ce que l'on aime. Chez Zurich, tous les employes beneficient d'un minimum de quatre semaines de vacances par an a cette fin. Nous comprenons egalement que les employes ont besoin de s'absenter pour des raisons personnelles. Il peut s'agir d'un rendez-vous pendant votre journee de travail, d'une fete culturelle ou religieuse que vous souhaitez observer ou de temps libre pour vous concentrer sur votre sante mentale. Les employes de Zurich beneficient de quatre jours de conge personnels par an qu'ils peuvent utiliser a leur gre. Nous accordons une grande importance a l'amelioration continue et offrons l'acces a une vaste gamme d'occasions de formation et de perfectionnement. Nous nous soucions de nos communautes, soit ou nos clients, nos collaborateurs et nos actionnaires vivent et travaillent. Si nous pouvons etre fiers de la contribution que Zurich apporte a la societe par le biais de nos activites principales d'assurance, nous devons egalement redonner a la communaute par le biais de notre talent, de notre temps et de nos ressources. Nous avons remporte de nombreux prix pour notre culture d'entreprise. Nous sommes fiers d'etre l'un des meilleurs employeurs du Grand Toronto et d'avoir obtenu le prix 5 etoiles de Diversite, equite et inclusion d'Insurance Business Canada.

Faites bouger les choses. Relevez le defi. Soyez inspire. Soyez soutenu. Aimez ce que vous faites. Travaillez pour nous.

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.

A future with Zurich


Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.


As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.


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