Director of Underwriting and MGAs

18 hours ago


Old Toronto, Canada Zurich 56 Company Ltd Full time

We are seeking an experienced Director of Underwriting and MGAs to join Zurich Canada, a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies in the Canadian commercial market. This is a full-time position based in our office.

The estimated salary for this role is around $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience.

About the Role

This leadership position will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with Managing General Agents (MGAs) to support business retention and acquisition. You will lead a team of underwriters and assist in training and developing staff.

You will work closely with other functional areas, including Actuarial, Finance, Technical Underwriting, Operations, Claims, Legal, Compliance, etc., to successfully onboard new MGAs.

The successful candidate will also support the organization's sales culture by being a help point for agents, brokers, and customers. They will ensure the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards to produce profitable results.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and maintain relationships with MGAs to support business retention and acquisition.
  2. Lead a team of underwriters and assist in training and developing staff.
  3. Work closely with other functional areas to successfully onboard new MGAs.
  4. Support the organization's sales culture by being a help point for agents, brokers, and customers.
  5. Ensure the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards to produce profitable results.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of experience in underwriting, market-facing, broker, carrier, or risk management area within the commercial insurance industry.
  • OR Bachelor's degree with 20 or more years of experience in claims or underwriting support area within the commercial insurance industry.
  • AND Experience in a specialized line of business or segment.
  • 2 or more years of people management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced knowledge and practice of lines of business.
  • Strategic planning and execution experience.
  • Strong team building and organization skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Experience managing complex portfolios.
  • Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes.
  • Knowledge in risk selection and strategic components of anticipating the market environment.
  • CPCU certification.
About Us

Zurich 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. We have been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years.

We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We care about our communities and give back through our talent, time, and resources.



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