Market Facing Underwriter III

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

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Market Facing Underwriter.
Reporting to Chief Underwriting Officer, you will provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance to Business Units and Underwriters under limited direction and acting as a Subject Matter Expert in a line of business or product line, to enable achievement of business plan and the delivery of excellent customer service.

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

• Contribute to the implementation of underwriting strategies (e.g. pricing) and solutions (e.g. product development, underwriting tools and processes) for a portfolio, line of business or product line.
• Develop knowledge in product line and industry.
• Monitor underwriting strategy relating to performance metrics, data and insights.
• Operate within established organization Risk Policy, Global Underwriting Policy and underwriting governance policies.
• Contribute to development of technical underwriting guidelines, and Best Practices, including controls and procedures.
• Work on projects of low to moderate complexity.
• Handle queries within delegated authority.
• Support aspects of portfolio management, including analysis to monitor profitability and growth of specialty areas of business.
• Monitor Technical Price accuracy and supports Technical Price Certification.
• Contribute to the Technical Underwriting Review Process.
• Participate in compliance-related queries, including regulatory exams and insurance department inquiries.
• Anticipate, recognize and respond to needs of customers.
• Support implementation of customer initiatives.
• Provide status updates.
• Resolve technical problems by referring to policies, procedures, specifications.
• Compare alternatives for solving problems or improving procedures or products and provide recommendations.
• Provide technical expertise for short-term, defined scope projects.

Job Qualifications

What you bring to the table

Required:
• Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Underwriting area

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Underwriting area

Preferred:
• CPCU
• Strong knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills

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.