Commercial Account Underwriter

2 months ago


Montreal, Canada Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. Full time
h3>Senior Underwriter, Middle Market (Montreal)

Zurich Canada’s Middle Market business is growing

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Underwriter, Middle Market for the Eastern region.

Reporting to the VP, Middle Market, Eastern Canada will be responsible for creating strong broker relationships with the aim to provide meaningful customer service and strong commercial insurance solutions. Through development of strong broker relationships, you will thoughtfully underwrite new and renewal business while actively engaging in the marketplace to enhance the Zurich Canada brand. You will shape your portfolio of accounts within the broader Middle Market strategy as you utilize The Zurich Way of Underwriting, working within your delegated authority to ensure a high level of accountability and equally high level of service to customers.

What you will do
  1. Serve as an advocate of Middle Market value proposition with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding our customer’s risks and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs.
  2. Develop and nurture broker networks related to mid-market customer with focus on target industries as outlined in business strategy.
  3. Identify opportunities through local relationships, proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities adding to the growth and profitability of our Middle Market portfolio.
  4. Use a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing.
  5. Qualifying accounts that align with business strategy and the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
  6. Measuring exposure and analyzing opportunities to provide appropriate coverage per organization´s risk and compliance processes.
  7. Using risk insights and analytical tools to drive informed decisions at point of sale.
  8. Working within limits and delegated authorities, in conjunction with adherence to underwriting rules and guidelines, compliance protocols and insurance regulations.
  9. Cross-sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account for most comprehensive Zurich solution.
  10. Demonstrate key aspects of portfolio management in consideration of performance metrics, data and insights with aim to improve portfolio, driving diversified growth.
  11. Ensure strong partnership with UAs within the Underwriting Services team to ensure proactive engagement with brokers and best-in-industry customer service focused on timeliness and accuracy of quotes, policy issuance and premium booking.
  12. Mentorship of less experienced underwriters and supporting training initiatives, as required.
  13. Hone individual skill set and product knowledge, demonstrating senior underwriting level expertise, to become a trusted advisor to middle market brokers and customers./>OR
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in Claims
    AND
    • Knowledge of lines of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
    • Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment.
    • Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, pricing and guideline requirements.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelors’ Degree with 4 or more years’ experience in the commercial P&C underwriting area.
    • Microsoft Office skills.
    • French language skills.
    • Verbal and written proficiency in the English language is required in order to facilitate communication with internal and external key stakeholders located outside of Quebec.• We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. br/>• 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 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.



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