Property Underwriting Specialist

7 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Zurich Insurance Company Full time

About the Role

Zurich Insurance Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Vice President Property Underwriter to join our team. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, utilizing our proprietary underwriting framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business, ensuring a high level of service to customers.
  • Manage an assigned portfolio of accounts, developing and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients.
  • Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to new underwriters.
  • Qualify accounts to meet within our organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
  • Cross-sell other lines of business to increase product density.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
  • Experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7 or more years of large property underwriting experience.
  • Bilingual French/English.
  • Analytical mindset and inquisitive.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter and proactive attitude.

About Zurich Insurance Company

Zurich Insurance Company is a leading global provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We are committed to providing ongoing career development opportunities and fostering an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.



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