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Underwriting Specialist, Programs

2 months ago


Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich 56 Company Ltd Full time
About the Role

Zurich Canada is seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist, Programs to join our team. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
  • Qualify Programs/MGA to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
  • Work with other functional areas to successfully onboard new Programs/MGA.
  • Ability to build business cases as required.
  • Have a working understanding of Facultative reinsurance and/or Managing General Agent placements.
  • Make agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
  • Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
  • Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 120 to 180 days prior to effective date.
  • Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status within specified time frame.
  • Serve as key contact for assigned Programs/MGA.
  • Develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
  • Calculate Target Price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
  • Measure exposure/analyze risk.
  • Assist in training and developing staff.
  • Provide expertise on coverage issues with claims programs and guidelines.
  • Contribute to development of u/w manuals, programs and guidelines.
  • Develop and lead marketing presentations to new and current programs/MGA.
  • Ensure the successful completion of projects by maintaining continuing dialogue with business unit sponsors during implementation of major projects.
  • Diagnose and develop recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
  • OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree.
  • 5 years commercial underwriting experience, preferably in Programs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office experience – Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Multi-line Underwriting Experience – Property, Crime, CGL, Umbrella (Construction & Auto experience and asset).
  • French language skills are an asset for Ontario candidates and a requirement for candidates in Quebec.
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English is required to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec.
About Zurich Canada

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. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets.

Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals' first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow.