Head of Underwriting

3 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Zurich 56 Company Ltd Full time
Lead Key Aspects of Portfolio Management

Zurich Canada is currently seeking a Head of Underwriting, Middle Markets, to drive our P&C underwriting strategy and ensure robust risk assessment. This leadership role is critical to fostering a high-performing team, and the ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and engaging leadership.

  • Lead key aspects of portfolio management, including profitability, pricing, and growth analysis.
  • Conduct regular market analysis to identify emerging risks and opportunities within the middle market segment.
  • Assess underwriting strategy relating to performance metrics, data, and insights. Regularly review and adjust the portfolio based on market trends, loss trends, emerging risks, and performance metrics to maintain a profitable and sustainable underwriting portfolio.
  • Drive the implementation of underwriting strategy and guidelines, in line with technical standards, middle market business strategy, and best underwriting practices.
  • Utilize advanced analytics and historical data, and scenario planning to make informed underwriting decisions and support customer-centric solutions.
  • Lead initiatives to develop underwriting guidelines, best practices, controls, and procedures.
  • Monitor risk appetite consistently for early signals.
  • Drive innovation in underwriting practices using technology and data analytics.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing insights and updates on performance and strategy.
  • Lead and participate in technical underwriting reviews, identify trends, and develop action plans.
  • Participate in compliance-related queries, including regulatory reviews and insurance department inquiries, as required.
About You

The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 10 years' P&C commercial insurance experience within the middle market segment, demonstrating strong technical underwriting. They will possess extensive experience in P&C underwriting, with a strong grasp of risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data to make informed decisions, are essential. The candidate will also inspire and motivate the technical underwriting team to achieve high performance, ensuring they deliver exceptional service, tailored solutions, and responsive support to meet client needs.

We offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan, a competitive total compensation package, and access to a range of training and development opportunities. Our collaborative culture values diversity of thought, and we are committed to continuous improvement. Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide. We have been a leading insurance provider in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years, serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations.


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