Underwriting Manager/AVP, Public Management Liability

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich Insurance Company Full time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Underwriting Manager/AVP to oversee our growing National Accounts Management Liability and Financial Institutions portfolios. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing an underwriting unit and making appropriate underwriting decisions for new and renewal business.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. You will have the chance to work with a talented team of underwriters and contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of market-facing underwriters who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
  • Identify new growth opportunities with key distributors.
  • Ensure that accounts are qualified and meet the organization's appetite, while balanced with sound business opportunity.
  • Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closes deals.
  • Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account.
  • Provide continuous coaching on sales best practices.
  • Mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
  • Monitor Sales Pipeline and Production Metrics of team.
  • Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
  • Identify market trends and coverage's exposures that may impact business results. Work with actuarial to ensure a proper rate / price structure.
  • Manage relationships with producers by conducting line of business, book of business, class and segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth.
  • Market company products and services through agency plant and brokerage community.
  • Support development and maintenance of agent/broker relationships to achieve profitable growth, market share, product mix, new business and account retention.
  • Improve customer relations, profitability and productivity by continually analyzing branch office ́s new business, loss ratio, expense ratio, loss frequency, agency distribution, product mix to determine its impact on other business units.
  • Review agency books of business as well as profit/growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Public Management Liability Underwriting/Financial Institutions or Market Facing area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Public Management Liability Underwriting/Financial Institutions or Market Facing area.
  • 2 or more years of management experience.

About Us

Zurich is a leading global insurance company that provides 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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