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



Zurich Canada is currently looking for an Environmental Underwriting Specialist to analyze and underwrite new and renewal Contractors, Consultants and Site Environmental Liability business.



Reporting to the AVP, Manager Environmental, you will be responsible for managing and growing a profitable portfolio of complex environmental risks, under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments ensuring a high level 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
Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, effectively and efficiently handling incoming submissions as well as soliciting business through pipelining. Measure exposure/analyze complex environmental risk across a diverse range of industry classes, including manufacturing, real estate, construction, and energy. Review and synthesize the findings of environmental due diligence (Phase Is, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments etc.), with the ability to profitably underwrite known and unknown pollution conditions in the determination of coverage terms. Pre-qualify accounts to meet with the organization's LoB-specific and overall appetite, using a solution-oriented approach to profitably meet the customer's needs. Assist as a subject-matter expert in product development and craft the initial drafts of manuscript forms. Contribute to development of u/w manuals, programs and guidelines. Regularly initiate and lead in-person visits with brokers, customers, and as well as internal stakeholders with a planned and well-prepared purpose, in order to further existing relationships and develop new ones. Identify and initiate opportunities for risk engineering, attending on-site surveys in collaboration with Zurich Risk Resilience engineers, and skillfully synthesizing the survey findings in Terms & Conditions. Negotiate Terms & Conditions with a high degree of skill, actively following through on current opportunities to close the deal and welcome further opportunities. Exemplify a OneZurich philosophy by collaborating with other lines of business to cross-sell and increase product density, supporting colleagues across different business units. Actively participate in team meetings, exhibiting behaviours that promote the well-being of self and teammates. Show accountability in good data hygiene, ensuring data associated with accounts are accurate and complete. Work effectively with all stakeholders to achieve operational metrics, including timely and accurate issuance and coding of policy transactions. Assist in training and developing junior staff and new joiners to the underwriting and operations team. Contribute to the organization's thought leadership, representing the organization in external publications and seminars. Further the wider organization's understanding of Environmental Liability LoB's appetite and strategy. Conduct broker and customer presentations on Environmental Liability, emerging issues, and LoB appetite. Ensure the successful completion of projects by maintaining continuing dialogue with business unit stakeholders during planning and implementation.
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. (ADD POP addendum)

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 (ADD POP addendum)

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:

Bachelor's Degree, majoring in Life or Environmental Sciences, or Chemical/Environmental Engineering 5-7 years in an Environmental Underwriting or Broking role 1-3 years in an Environmental Consulting or Technician role, with experience conducting or reviewing Phase I and IIs Environmental Site Assessments Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (French and English) fluency is strongly preferred High degree of proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat suite

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.
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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