Commercial Insurance Senior Underwriter Transformation Leader

7 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Zurich Full time
Job Overview

Zurich Canada's Middle Market business is a key growth area, and we're seeking a seasoned professional to drive our commercial insurance underwriting efforts in the Eastern region.

About the Role

As a Senior Underwriter, Middle Market, you'll be responsible for developing strong broker relationships, providing exceptional customer service, and delivering meaningful commercial insurance solutions. Your expertise will shape our portfolio of accounts within the broader Middle Market strategy, leveraging The Zurich Way of Underwriting to ensure accountability and high levels of service to customers.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Serve as a trusted advocate for our Middle Market value proposition, focusing on improving the customer experience by understanding their risks and offering tailored insurance solutions.
  2. Develop and nurture strategic broker networks related to mid-market customers, with a focus on target industries outlined in our business strategy.
  3. Identify opportunities through local relationships, proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities that contribute to the growth and profitability of our Middle Market portfolio.
  4. Employ a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment, and pricing to deliver accurate and informed underwriting decisions.
  5. Qualify accounts that align with our business strategy and appetite, balancing sound business opportunity with adherence to underwriting rules and guidelines.
  6. Analyze exposures and opportunities to provide appropriate coverage, adhering to our risk and compliance processes.
  7. Utilize risk insights and analytical tools to inform point-of-sale decisions and drive business growth.
  8. Work within established limits and delegated authorities, ensuring adherence to underwriting rules, guidelines, compliance protocols, and insurance regulations.
  9. Cross-sell other lines of business to enhance product density and deliver a comprehensive Zurich solution to our customers.
  10. Implement portfolio management strategies to improve performance metrics, data, and insights, driving diversified growth and portfolio improvement.
  11. Promote collaboration with Underwriters within the Underwriting Services team to ensure proactive engagement with brokers and best-in-industry customer service focused on timeliness and accuracy of quotes, policy issuance, and premium booking.
  12. Mentor less experienced underwriters and support training initiatives as required.
  13. Hone your individual skill set and product knowledge to become a trusted advisor to middle market brokers and customers.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with 4+ years' experience in commercial P&C underwriting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills.
  • Fluency in English, with French language skills preferred.
  • Knowledge of lines of business, legal and regulatory guidelines, the insurance industry, and underwriting philosophy, techniques, pricing, and guideline requirements.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive health and benefits plan with varying levels of coverage, a competitive total compensation package, and access to a range of training and development opportunities. Our collaborative culture values diversity of thought, and we strive to create a workplace free of discrimination.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

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