Sr. Underwriting Services & Operations Manager - Energy, Marine & Construction

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Sr. Underwriting Services & Operations Manager to lead their Underwriting Account Servicing team in Toronto. The role involves motivating the team to deliver exceptional service, achieve operational excellence, and support underwriters throughout the account lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in the insurance industry and strong leadership skills. A comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work model are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Minimum of four weeks vacation

Personal days for mental health

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Insurance, Underwriting, or Market Facing area.
• Knowledge of insurance and legal regulations.
• Experience in a performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Underwriting Account Servicing team for value-added service.
• Ensure optimal performance metrics and customer experiences.
• Support underwriters during the account life cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Insurance knowledge

Data analysis

Budget management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Sr. Underwriting Services & Operations Manager - Energy, Marine & Construction

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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 insurance operations leadership and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Sr. Underwriting Services & Operations Manager – Energy, Marine & Construction to lead and develop our Underwriting Account Servicing team, delivering customer-specific, value-added services for large and mid-size accounts.

Reporting to the VP, Head of Multinational & National Account Underwriting Operations, you will be responsible for motivating and guiding your team to achieve operational excellence, ensuring our clients receive outstanding service, and driving continuous improvement across the Strategic Business Unit. You will also ensure that your team supports the underwriters in the end to end life cycle of accounts. Your leadership will directly influence our customer, broker, and distributor experience, and your insights will help shape our business for future growth.

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

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Underwriting Account Servicing team to deliver customer-focused, value-added service for existing and new large to mid-size accounts.
• Ensure the team meets key operational performance metrics and delivers an optimal broker, agent, distributor, and customer experience.
• Ensure the team is supporting underwriters throughout the account life cycle to meet key deliverables and deadlines.
• Prepare and manage staffing budgets and propose/implement cost-effective operational solutions.
• Make staffing decisions related to hiring, training, development, and performance management, aligned with business goals.
• Conduct regular performance and career development conversations, creating robust development plans for direct reports.
• Guide staff development by identifying skills and needs, delegating tasks, and motivating the team to provide outstanding client service.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that values accountability, diversity, flexibility, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Lead initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and operational performance.
• Deliver change management planning and execution (including training and communications) to support implementation of solutions and initiatives.
• Develop business requirements and participate in user acceptance testing for technology solutions.
• Build strong relationships across the business and lead team meetings and huddles.

Job Qualifications - What you will do

Bachelor’s degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting, or Market Facing area

OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree, and 6 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting, or Market Facing area

OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Insurance, Underwriting, or Market Facing area

AND

Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment

Experience researching, compiling, analyzing, and synthesizing data and metrics

Experience working in a production and metrics-driven performance environment

Experience preparing and managing operational budgets

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred:

Insurance certifications

Knowledge of international insurance programs

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.

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 www.zurichcanada.com .

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. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.

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