Liability Insurance Product Development Specialist

6 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full time
Job Summary

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is seeking a Liability Product Designer to join our team. This role will be located in a remote work environment, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.

You will provide specialized expertise in insurance wording development, transactional support, and project leadership for Large Liability, Programs, and Middle Market Underwriters, with the objective of efficiently and successfully creating innovative insurance products.

You will also operate autonomously and with minimal supervision, serving as a Subject Matter Expert to facilitate the achievement of business objectives and the delivery of superior customer service, while effectively managing and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development and Enhancement:


• Collaborate with various teams to define specifications and efficiently build new products or enhance existing ones.

• Review competitors' offerings and pricing for better positioning. Stay updated on industry and product line trends.

• Support change management, organizational design improvements, and development of IT product specifications.

• Develop and follow process flows to enhance customer experience and efficiency.

• Maintain and promote strategic internal partnerships.

• Advise Business Units and Underwriters on coverage requests, drafting language for transactions, and securing approval for policy terms and conditions.

• Ensure consistent coverage approaches by adhering to established philosophies.

Technical and Strategic Contributions:


• Lead projects of moderate to high complexity, ensuring timely and effective completion.

• Help develop underwriting guidelines, best practices, and controls.

• Conduct legal research related to contract drafting.

• Develop training materials on critical policy provisions and new products.

• Participate in reviews to assess forms usage and underwriting quality.

• Structure and update endorsements, maintaining a comprehensive library.

Requirements

Required:


• Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Product Development area

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Product Development area

AND

• Property and Casualty insurance experience in three or more major lines of business

• Underwriting and/or Claims experience

Preferred:

  • 8-10 years of experience in the Product Development area
  • FCIP / CRM
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong project management and time management skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Juris Doctor (JD) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Change management skills

About Us

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is 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 aspires to be risk management professionals' first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow.

We are 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.

We are proud of our culture, which values diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. We want you to bring your whole self to work and be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

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 also 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 are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We care about our communities and give back to them through our talent, time, and resources.

We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture, including being one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and receiving Insurance Business Canada's 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.

We are a global company that 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.

We strive 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.

We are committed to providing 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.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

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