Underwriter, Middle Market

Zurich; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Canada is seeking a Bilingual Underwriter to join the Middle Market team in Montreal. The candidate will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business while providing tailored solutions to customers. This hybrid role requires active engagement with clients and a strong background in underwriting within a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive health/benefits plan

Minimum four weeks of vacation

Personal days for discretion

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Insurance or Market Facing area.
• Fluent in both English and French.
• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agents and brokers.
• Analyze risk, quote and set coverage.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Zurich Canada’s Middle Market team is currently looking for a Bilingual Underwriter to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business while regularly interacting with the market. The role involves utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of moderate technical complexity to ensure a high level of service to customers.

Reporting to the VP Middle Market Eastern Region, you will interact closely with distributors and customers to understand their insurance needs and provide tailored solutions. 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

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Line of Business representatives and other business-related needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) to support business retention and acquisition.
• Act as a Help Point for agents, brokers, and customers to support the organization's sales culture.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to ensure alignment with the organization's appetite and sound business opportunities.
• Make broker/customer and on-site calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose.
• Cross-sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
• Promote the organization's products and services to increase penetration with agency plants.
• Participate in Sales Team meetings related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
• Engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.
• Update required systems with details of broker/client visits and account statuses within specified time frames.
• Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
• Calculate Target Price accurately using underwriting tools.
• Measure exposures, analyze risk, quote and set coverage, negotiate terms and conditions.
• Service accounts, handle declinations/cancellations.
• Participate in marketing presentations to assigned agents/brokers.
• Resolve technical problems by referring to policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Provide technical expertise for short-term, defined scope projects.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory controls governing standard work practices.
• Collect evidence from well-established sources and deliver accurate decisions to customers.
• Monitor underwriting processes to identify opportunities for improvement.

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area.

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

AND

• Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
• Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines Preferred
• Fluent proficiency in both English and French

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree with 1 or more years experience in the underwriting area
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office skills

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

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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