VP, Middle Market, Western Region

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. 

Zurich Canada is looking for a strategic and inspiring leader to drive profitable growth across our West Region. As VP Middle Market – West Region, you will lead our underwriting teams in Alberta and British Columbia, guiding them to deliver outstanding results and customer experience. This position reports to the Head of Middle Market Canada. This role will be based in BC or AB.

This leadership role will be responsible for developing and driving the success of our Middle Market book of business across the West Region.  We are looking for a leader that will drive and cultivate broker/customer relationships while developing and driving the strategy. We are looking for a leader that will exercise strong P&C underwriting knowledge, takes an influential approach to business relationships and leads our underwriting managers and can build a profitable portfolio and strategic relationships, externally and internally. 

Success in this role requires a strong commitment to teamwork, communication, vision, and results-oriented execution. S/he must be a collaborative individual with a passion and capability for creating successful teams, developing our underwriting talent and future leaders. They must have the ability to influence, build, drive and cultivate relationships.

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.

•    Achieve key performance targets and financial budgets for the underwriting region in line with set objectives.

•    Contribute to growth objectives, aligned with the underwriting /business strategy.

•    Develop a team of leaders and underwriters for success in the market.

•    Analyze and support new and renewal business within delegated authority levels.

•    Review underwriting process and policies to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives. 

•    Manage relationships with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for service improvement to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction.

•    Oversee development plans for underwriters to ensure the capability exists and demonstrates bench strength to drive business results.

•    Recommend and implement action plans with our broker partners for profitable growth results.

•    Support the organization's strong underwriting, sales and service culture. 

•    Contribute to building a strong culture; implement and lead change initiatives 

Job Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's Degree and 12 or more years of experience in Underwriting, Market Facing and/or Risk Management roles within the Commercial Insurance industry

AND

•    5 or more years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications 

•    Advanced knowledge and practice of Middle Market Property & Casualty lines.

•    Established broker relationships across the West region, Canada

Strong knowledge and experience related to the following:

• Strategic planning and execution experience
• People leadership
• Team building, organizational skills and experience over a portfolio
• Relationship, presentation skills, negotiation and leadership skills
• Risk selection and assessment
• P&C insurance industry operations and processes
• Underwriting philosophy, techniques, regulations and guidelines.

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The salary range provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. Compensation may exceed the range listed based on the evaluation of skillset and experience.  The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $260,000. 

•    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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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.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich is 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. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process. 

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