Underwriting Specialist, Property

Zurich NA; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Property Underwriting Specialist in Quebec. This role involves underwriting complex property accounts, developing broker relationships, and working in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in underwriting and be fluent in both French and English. Enjoy a hybrid work opportunity with a focus on diversity and employee well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive health/benefits plan

Minimum of four weeks of vacation

Four personal days per year

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Underwriting or Claims.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAT modelling.
• Fluency in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a profitable renewal portfolio of complex property customers.
• Establish relationships with brokers and customers.
• Collaborate with various functional areas in the underwriting process.

Skills

Communication

Business Acumen

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Underwriting Specialist, Property

121937

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 Property Underwriting and are seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently seeking a Property Underwriting Specialist.

Reporting to the Vice President of the National Property Eastern Region, you will establish and foster broker and customer relationships while underwriting a profitable renewal portfolio of complex, large property customers with revenues exceeding $300M. Supported by a dedicated local team of Underwriting Associates, Risk Engineers, Multinational Service Specialists, and an industry-leading claims team, this is a great opportunity to join a growing and successful organization.

This role offers a unique chance to develop your knowledge and experience in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do

• Naviguer dans des structures de programmes complexes et administrer ces comptes.
• Développer davantage vos compétences dans les domaines des risques techniques et la gestion des catastrophes.
• Démontrer de solides compétences en prise de décision et la capacité à trouver des solutions de souscription créatives.
• Souscrire un portefeuille complexe d'assurances des biens, y compris la modélisation des exposés de catastrophes naturelles.
• Utiliser et évaluer des données à travers des outils de souscription, y compris la modélisation des catastrophes naturelles.
• Préparer des soumissions, structurer des programmes et offrir des propositions conformes aux directives.
• Interpréter les rapports d’ingénierie des risques et les recommandations associées.
• Assurer la certitude contractuelle des soumissions et des libellés de polices émis.
• Saisir et maintenir les informations sur les risques dans nos systèmes internes pour garantir l'intégrité des données.
• Établir des relations de confiance avec les courtiers et les clients dans divers segments de l’industrie.
• Constituer un portefeuille de nouvelles affaires cibles avec des partenaires de courtage clés.
• Collaborer et encourager l'implication des domaines fonctionnels dans le processus de souscription (ingénierie des risques, sinistres, actuariat, finance, distribution et autres lignes d’affaire).
• Fournir des conseils techniques, une assistance et une formation aux souscripteurs de niveau inférieur. Agir en tant que mentor.

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 reflect 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.

Job Qualifications

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.
• OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area.
• OR 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.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills.
• Fluent in French and English.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated underwriting or broking experience within Property.
• Completed or pursuing CIP designation.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• CAT modelling experience.
• Cross-Border and International experience.
• Non-standard / Manuscript wording experience.
• Primary / Excess experience.
• Specialized Technical Risks experience.
• Strong presentation skills.

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

About Us

Zurich Canada, part of Zurich Insurance Group, is a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide. We serve customers in global and local markets. With over 500 employees across Canada, Zurich offers the strength of a top insurer combined with deep industry and local market knowledge. Our goal is to be the first choice for risk management professionals, helping them meet today's and tomorrow's risk challenges. Visit www.zurichcanada.com for more information.

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