Strategic Underwriting Leader for Ontario Market

3 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Zurich 56 Company Ltd Full time

Are you an experienced underwriter looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Underwriting Leader to join our team in the Ontario market.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Establish and implement key performance targets and financial budgets to optimize business performance.
  • Review and refine underwriting processes and policies to align with strategic objectives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for service improvement.
  • Participate in leadership meetings to provide guidance and enable the implementation of policies and projects.
  • Develop and implement policy, procedures, and standards.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of experience in Underwriting, Market Facing, and/or Risk Management roles within the Commercial Insurance industry.
  • 5+ years of people management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced knowledge of Middle Market Property & Casualty lines.
    • Strategic planning and execution experience.
    • People management.
    • Team building, organizational skills, and experience managing a portfolio.
    • Relationship, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
    • Risk selection and assessment.
    • P&C insurance industry operations and processes.
    • Underwriting philosophy, techniques, regulations, and guidelines.

We have a collaborative culture that values diversity of thought. Our comprehensive health and benefits plan, competitive total compensation package, and training opportunities make us a great place to work.

We care about our communities and give back through our talent, time, and resources. Zurich Canada is a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years.

As a global company, we recognize the diversity of our workforce as an asset. Our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations.



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