Bilingual Underwriting Specialist, Property

The Opportunity Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.  If you have experience in Property Underwriting and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Property Underwriting Specialist.  Reporting to the Vice President National Property Eastern Region, you will establish and foster broker and customer relationships while underwriting a profitable renewal portfolio of complex, large property customers with revenues exceeding $300M. Supported by a dedicated local team of Underwriting Associates, Risk Engineers, Multinational Service Specialists, and an industry leading claims team, this is your opportunity to join a growing and highly successful organization.  This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.  This is a hybrid work opportunity. What you will do Naviguer dans des structures de programmes complexes et administrer ces comptes. Vous développerez davantage vos compétences dans les domaines des risques techniques et la gestion des catastrophes. Démontrer de solides compétences en prise de décision et la capacité à trouver des solutions de souscription créatives. Souscrire un portefeuille complexe d'assurances des biens, y compris la modélisation des exposés de catastrophes naturelles. Utiliser et évaluer des données à travers des outils de souscription, y compris la modélisation des catastrophes naturelles. Préparer des soumissions, structurer des programmes et offrir des propositions conformes aux directives. Interpréter les rapports d’ingénierie des risques et les recommandations associées. Assurer la certitude contractuelle des soumissions et des libellés de polices émis. Saisir et maintenir les informations sur les risques dans nos systèmes internes pour garantir l'intégrité des données. Établir des relations de confiance avec les courtiers et les clients dans divers segments de l’industrie. Constituer un portefeuille de nouvelles affaires cibles avec des partenaires de courtage clés. Collaborer et encourager l'implication des domaines fonctionnels dans le processus de souscription (ingénierie des risques, sinistres, actuariat, finance, distribution et autres lignes d’affaire). Fournir des conseils techniques, une assistance et une formation aux souscripteurs de niveau inférieur. Agir en tant que mentor. Our Culture • 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. Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.  Job Qualifications What you bring to the table Required: • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 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 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area. OR • Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area AND • Knowledge of Microsoft Office • Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business • Experience working in a team environment • Strong business acumen and communication skills. • Fluent in French and English Preferred: • Minimum of 10 years demonstrated underwriting or broking experience within Property • Completed or pursuing CIP designation • Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills • CAT modelling experience • Cross-Border and International experience • Non-standard / Manuscript wording experience • Primary / Excess experience • Specialized Technical Risks experience • Strong presentation skills Fluency in both spoken and written English is required to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec. About Us A future with Zurich Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.