Sr. Underwriter, Programs - Montreal

Senior Underwriter, Programs

Location : Montreal

Employment Type : Full-time

Hybrid work opportunity.

Overview

Zurich Canada is looking for a Senior Underwriter, Programs to analyze and underwrite new and renewal Program business. Reporting to the Programs Manager, you will utilize the Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of higher technical complexity, ensuring a high level of service to customers.

What you will do

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules, guidelines, insurance laws, and regulations.
• Collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business needs.
• Provide guidance to lower-level associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) to support business retention and acquisition.
• Serve as a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers to support the sales culture.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Conduct detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify program business to align with the organization's appetite.
• Conduct broker / customer and on-site calls with a planned purpose.
• Negotiate terms and conditions and close deals.
• Cross-sell other lines of business to increase product density.
• Participate in Sales Team meetings related to assigned brokers and / or territory.
• Manage a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to the effective date.
• Update required systems with details of broker / client visits and account status.
• Serve as a key Zurich contact for assigned target programs.
• Calculate target prices accurately using underwriting tools.
• Measure exposures and analyze risk.
• Quote and set coverage, negotiate terms and conditions on referral business and new programs.
• Participate in marketing presentations to assigned agents / brokers.
• Provide technical advice to customers.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Anticipate program needs and monitor trends to recommend changes.
• Manage Bordereaux and address accounting issues.
• Work with Risk Services to implement Risk Management plans for programs handled.

Job Qualifications - Required

Preferred Qualifications

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