Job Summary

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Underwriting Specialist, Auto to join our highly collaborative national automobile team with this unique opportunity for a bi-lingual commercial automobile underwriting specialist. Must be looking to utilize their above average knowledge of the Canadian automobile insurance market to move their career forward in this exciting industry. Their strong broker connections and interpersonal skills allow them to navigate the road to a profitable portfolio of renewal and new business, built with mid to large size complex risks. Must be proactive and detailed oriented while maintaining service levels and underwriting to the Zurich Way.

Imagine working for a company that truly cares about their employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities they serve.

Imagine working for a values-driven organization that has the ambition and desire to be the best and most impactful global insurance provider in the world.

Zurich is that place where 55,000 employees across approximately 200 countries and territories are all focused on helping people and helping companies protect what is truly most important to them. We are a values-driven organization that takes pride in the work that we do every day, and we have the ambition to be the best global insurer in the world. 

What you will do:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area For SURETY POSITIONS ONLY: OR Finance, Accounting or Banking experience. For Financial Lines positions only-Public, Management Liability and FI:OR Accounting, Banking and Risk Management. For Cyber positions only: OR IT, Cybersecurity Sales, Contract / Vendor Management.

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or

Underwriting Support area

AND

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills both in English and French
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working on time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business
Experience working in a team environment

Preferred:

5+ yeas of Auto Underwriting experience
Bachelors Degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office experience
French language skills are required
Verbal and written proficiency in the English language is required in order to facilitate communication with internal and external key stakeholders located outside of Quebec

What you offer in this position:

Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
Make agent/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
Negotiate Terms & Conditions and close deals.
Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
Participate in Sales Team meeting as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 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 target accounts.
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.
Initiate product development idea.
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.
Approve/place facultative purchases
Develop and lead marketing presentations to new and current agents/brokers
Promote the organization's products and services in order to increase penetration within agency plant
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

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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