Senior Contract Surety Underwriter – Hybrid Role

Zurich; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is looking for a Senior Surety Specialist based in Toronto. This role involves underwriting surety business, managing broker relationships, and maximizing profitability. The ideal candidate has a university degree in finance or a related field and at least five years of surety experience. Zurich Canada offers a flexible and supportive work environment, along with opportunities for personal and professional development. Join an organization that values diversity, collaboration, and employee well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Minimum of four weeks of vacation

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant surety experience.
• Experience with tight deadlines for requests and new account submissions.
• Well-developed broker network and superior understanding of broker relationship model.

Responsibilities

• Production and underwriting of new and existing contract surety business.
• Conduct thorough assessments of customer’s financial, technical, and organizational capacity.
• Proactively seek new account opportunities by managing existing relationships.

Skills

Independent and strategic thinker

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective risk assessment skills

Education

University degree or post-secondary education in finance, accounting, or construction-related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading global insurance provider is looking for a Senior Surety Specialist based in Toronto. This role involves underwriting surety business, managing broker relationships, and maximizing profitability. The ideal candidate has a university degree in finance or a related field and at least five years of surety experience. Zurich Canada offers a flexible and supportive work environment, along with opportunities for personal and professional development. Join an organization that values diversity, collaboration, and employee well-being.