AVP, National East

Job Summary

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 with underwriting property, and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for an Assistant Vice President Property Underwriter to underwrite new and renewal business.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, East Property underwriting manager, the candidate will analyze and underwrite a portfolio of business (new and renewal), under limited direction, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on highly complex assignments, ensuring a high level of service to customers.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

What you will do :

• Working under minimal direction, underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated underwriting authority.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of accounts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and clients.
• Provide technical guidance, assistance, and training to new underwriters.
• Qualify accounts to meet within the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Cross-Sell other lines of business to increase product density.
• Business Travel as required.

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.
• 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 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 12 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

Fluency in both spoken and written English is required to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 7 or more years of large property underwriting experience.
• Bilingual French / English
• Analytical mindset and inquisitive.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter and proactive attitude.
• Experience in understanding property wordings and terminology.
• Experience reviewing engineering reports.
• Experience working with rating engines and Nat Cat modelling.
• Insurance Industry specific education (F / CIP, CRM, RPLU etc) is an asset.

Business Accountabilities

Exigées

• Diplôme d'études secondaires ou l'équivalent et 10 ans ou plus d'expérience dans le domaine de la souscription ou en contact direct avec le marché
• Diplôme d'études secondaires ou l'équivalent et 10 ans ou plus d'expérience dans le domaine des réclamations ou du soutien à la souscription
• Apprenti en assurance certifié par Zurich, y compris un diplôme d'associé et 5 ans ou plus d'expérience dans le domaine de la souscription ou en contact direct avec le marché
• Apprenti en assurance certifié par Zurich, y compris un diplôme d'associé et 12 ans ou plus d'expérience dans le domaine de la souscription ou en contact direct avec le marché dans le domaine des réclamations ou du soutien à la souscription
• Connaissance de Microsoft Office
• Expérience du travail dans des délais restreints pour des devis concernant de nouvelles affaires et des renouvellements
• Expérience du travail d'équipe

La maîtrise de l'anglais, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, est requise pour faciliter la communication avec les parties intéressées internes et externes situées à l'extérieur du Québec.

Qualifications préférées

• 7 ans ou plus d'expérience dans la souscription de biens importants.
• Bilinguisme anglais-français
• Esprit analytique et curieux.
• Solides compétences en communication orale et écrite.
• Esprit d'initiative et attitude proactive.
• Expérience dans la compréhension des libellés et de la terminologie des biens.
• Expérience de l'examen de rapports d'ingénierie.
• Expérience de travail avec des moteurs de notation et de modélisation des catastrophes naturelles.
• Une formation spécifique au secteur de l'assurance (FPAA, CRM, RPLU, etc.) est un atout.

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.

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.

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