Zurich Underwriting Associate Program - Vancouver

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 customer service, administration, or insurance and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently seeking Underwriting Associates to participate in the winter cohort of our Zurich Excellence Program – Underwriting Associate Stream. This two-year onboarding program is crafted to offer mentorship, hands-on training, and professional development specifically within the field of commercial insurance. As an Underwriting Associate in this program, you will benefit from structured support and learning opportunities that are designed to help you build your expertise and grow your career within the insurance industry.

Reporting to the Underwriting Services & Operations Manager you will join a cohort of new Underwriting Associates, supporting Underwriters with an assigned book of business while building essential technical and professional skills. Throughout the program, you’ll gain valuable experience that can ultimately lead to multiple career paths at Zurich Canada – including continuing as an Underwriting Associate, exploring further underwriting development or pursuing opportunities in other areas of the organization.

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

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do :

Job Qualifications – What you bring to the table

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• Bachelors degree or College diploma and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management or Insurance area

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Our Culture

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at .