Liability Insurance Product Designer

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full time
Job Summary

Zurich Canada is seeking a Liability Product Designer to join our team. This role will be located in the Toronto location, but we are open to remote work for the right candidate located anywhere within Canada.

The successful candidate will provide specialized expertise in insurance wording development, transactional support, and project leadership for Large Liability, Programs, and Middle Market Underwriters. The objective is to efficiently and successfully create innovative insurance products.

The ideal candidate will operate autonomously and with minimal supervision, serving as a Subject Matter Expert to facilitate the achievement of business objectives and the delivery of superior customer service, while effectively managing and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development and Enhancement:


Collaborate with various teams to define specifications and efficiently build new products or enhance existing ones.

Review competitors' offerings and pricing for better positioning. Stay updated on industry and product line trends.

Support change management, organizational design improvements, and development of IT product specifications.

Develop and follow process flows to enhance customer experience and efficiency.

Maintain and promote strategic internal partnerships.

Advise Business Units and Underwriters on coverage requests, drafting language for transactions, and securing approval for policy terms and conditions.

Ensure consistent coverage approaches by adhering to established philosophies.

Technical and Strategic Contributions:


Lead projects of moderate to high complexity, ensuring timely and effective completion.

Help develop underwriting guidelines, best practices, and controls.

Conduct legal research related to contract drafting.

Develop training materials on critical policy provisions and new products.

Participate in reviews to assess forms usage and underwriting quality.

Structure and update endorsements, maintaining a comprehensive library.

Requirements

Required:


Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Product Development area

OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Product Development area

AND

Property and Casualty insurance experience in three or more major lines of business

Underwriting and/or Claims experience

Preferred:

  • 8-10 years of experience in the Product Development area
  • FCIP / CRM
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong project management and time management skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Juris Doctor (JD) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Change management skills
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. Zurich Canada has 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 providing a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition.

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. We care about our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

We understand how important it is to rest, recharge, and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that. We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.

We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time, and resources.

We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada's 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.



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