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Zurich Underwriting Associate Program - Calgary
Zurich Underwriting Associate Program - CalgaryZurich Canada • Calgary, AB, CA
Zurich Underwriting Associate Program - Calgary

Zurich Underwriting Associate Program - Calgary

Zurich Canada • Calgary, AB, CA
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Zurich Underwriting Associate Program - Calgary

Zurich Canada invites you to join our Winter Cohort of the Zurich Excellence Program – Underwriting Associate Stream. This two‑year onboarding program offers mentorship, hands‑on training, and professional development within commercial insurance. You will work as part of a cohort of new Underwriting Associates, supporting Underwriters with an assigned book of business while building essential technical and professional skills.

What You Will Do

  • Review, evaluate and summarize risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.
  • Follow instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies (bonds).
  • Provide account‑servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end‑to‑end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products.
  • Support Underwriter with broker / agent / distributor / customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills. Respond to written, verbal, and telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and / or Manager.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required :

  • Bachelor's degree or college diploma with no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management or Insurance area.
  • HSC diploma or equivalent with 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management or Insurance area.
  • Knowledge of data collection and analysis.
  • Microsoft Office experience.
  • Preferred :

  • 1 or more years of experience in insurance, financial services, customer service, risk management, or related fields.
  • Aspiration to attain the Chartered Insurance Professional designation.
  • A genuine interest in launching or advancing a career in the insurance industry—prior insurance experience is an asset but not required.
  • Strong analytical thinking and a curious mindset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a structured training environment.
  • A team‑oriented attitude with a passion for delivering great service.
  • Additional Information

  • This is a hybrid work opportunity with in‑office presence required (3 days a week).
  • The salary range for this role is $60,000–$65,000.
  • The start date for this position will be in late February / early March 2026.
  • You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Phone screenings for shortlisted candidates may take place well before interviews are scheduled with the hiring team. If you are selected for a phone screening, interviews may not be scheduled until late‑January.
  • Our Culture

  • 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.
  • 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. 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.
  • About Zurich Canada

    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 www.zurichcanada.com.

    Legal and EEO Compliance

    Zurich Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion. If you require an accommodation, please let us know so we can provide a more accessible recruitment process. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich Canadian Holdings Limited. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. Zurich is committed to a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you would prefer not to receive future electronic messages from Zurich Insurance Company Ltd's recruitment management system, please email the system by clicking here. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd 100 King St., W., Suite 5500, Toronto, ON, M5X 1C9. www.zurichcanada.com.

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