Underwriting Specialist, Property West Region, Calgary
3 months ago
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 with underwriting property, and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Zurich Canada is currently looking for an Underwriting Specialist, Property in Calgary to underwrite new and renewal business.
Reporting to the Director, National Property, West Region, the candidate will analyze and underwrite a portfolio of business (new and renewal), under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments, ensuring a high level of service to customers.
Client-Focused - The primary responsibilities of this role involve providing services to external clients and customers. This includes building strong relationships and promoting the company to ensure client satisfaction and loyalty.
This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.
What you will do:- Working under minimal direction, underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated underwriting authority.
- Manage an assigned portfolio of accounts.
- Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and clients.
- Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to new underwriters.
- Qualify accounts to meet within the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density.
- Business Travel as required.
Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
- 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.
- 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:
- 5 - 7 years of large property underwriting experience or related industry experience.
- Analytical mindset and inquisitive.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter and proactive attitude.
- Experience in understanding property wordings and terminology.
- Experience reviewing engineering reports.
- Experience working with rating engines and Nat Cat modelling.
- Insurance Industry specific education (F/CIP, CRM, RPLU etc) is an asset.
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 UsZurich 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.
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.
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