Business Development Underwriter

1 week ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. Full time

Are you a seasoned underwriting professional looking for a challenging opportunity to leverage your expertise and drive business growth?

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Auto Underwriter to join our team in Calgary, AB. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, utilizing our proprietary framework and delegated authority levels.

Your extensive knowledge of the Canadian automobile insurance marketplace, strong broker connections, and interpersonal skills will be highly valued in servicing our book of mid to large-sized complex risks.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels on assignment of higher technical complexity and coordination.
  2. Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
  3. Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition.
  4. Work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions.
  5. Support the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers.
  6. Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
  7. Qualify accounts to meet with our organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
  8. Maintain high-quality customer service standards.

What You'll Need:

  • Knowledge of line/s of business and legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 5 or more years of experience with commercial lines auto underwriting.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our estimated salary for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 per year, based on industry standards and market data. We also offer a comprehensive health benefits plan, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

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. We have been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies in the Canadian commercial market for over 100 years.



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