Senior Underwriter, Financial Lines

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're a Financial Lines underwriter looking to grow your expertise, build strong broker relationships and work on complex risks, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Financial Institutions team to analyze and underwrite new and renewal Financial Lines business while building and maintaining strong relationships with broker partners.

Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, Financial Institutions and Professional Liability, you will regularly interact with the market, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework to underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex Financial Lines risks while ensuring a high level of service to customers. You will work alongside an experienced team in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities to deepen your technical knowledge, build relationships across the Canadian market and make an impact on a nationally managed portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

What you will do

Use strong analytical skills to manage and develop a portfolio of Financial Institutions accounts in accordance with Zurich guidelines.

Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities to grow a profitable portfolio.

Maintain and expand a strong broker network, conducting broker and customer visits with a planned and well-prepared purpose.

Take a solution-oriented and customer-focused approach to foster, develop and maintain strong relationships with broker partners and customers.

Cross-sell other lines of business and services to Zurich customers, providing a One-Zurich solution across products and services.

Mentor and provide guidance to lower-level associates, where appropriate, to support team capability and growth.

Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities and support strategic planning.

Demonstrate continuous learning and curiosity to grow with the Financial Lines team at Zurich and within the industry more broadly.

Develop and lead marketing presentations to new and existing brokers to promote Zurich’s capabilities and offerings.

Participate actively in business projects to enhance Zurich’s product and service offerings and proactively seek opportunities to improve business processes and value-add for customers.

Support ad-hoc projects as needed.

Job Qualifications - What You Bring To The Table Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

AND

Knowledge of line(s) of business and corresponding legal and regulatory guidelines

Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business

Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree with 3 or more years’ experience in the commercial P&C underwriting area

Strong negotiation skills

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

At Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $130,000. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonabl