Automobile Underwriter, Ontario Region

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Zurich Insurance Full time

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 commercial automobile underwriting and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.- Zurich Canada is currently looking for an Automobile Underwriter to underwrite new and renewal business.- Reporting to the Automobile Manager, Ontario Region you will underwrite new and renewal business, regularly interacting and facing the market, under limited supervision, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of moderate technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customer.- 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- Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels on assignment of higher technical complexity and coordination.
- Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
- Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate.
- May provide guidance to lower level associates.
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
- Supports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
- Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
- Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Make broker/customer and on-sight calls
- Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account
- Proactively engage in the target account process
- Serve as key Zurich contact for assigned target accounts.
- Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
- Measure exposures/analyze risk.
- Quote and set coverage, negotiate terms and conditions.
- Service accounts, handles declination's/cancellations.
- Participate in marketing presentations to assigned agents/brokers.
- Provide technical advice that enables a customer to solve a problem or improve business.
- Develop and maintain positive customer relationships by meeting regularly with customers when no specific initiative is underway.
- Anticipate customer needs, monitor trends in order to recommend changes.
- Analyze needs, develop and recommend alternatives for improvements to processes, customer service or products.
- Lead short-term (3 to 9 months) defined scope projects.
- Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table- Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area. For Banking, Mortgage, Finance, Construction

OR- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

AND- Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
- Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines
- Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree with 1 or more years' experience in the automobile underwriting area
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Our Culture- At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). 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 pers

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