VP, Auto and Transportation

Zurich Insurance Company; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a VP, Auto and Transportation in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves leading the underwriting team, collaborating on business plans, and managing the national auto insurance portfolio. The ideal candidate needs a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in auto underwriting along with leadership capabilities. This position follows a hybrid work model and values a diverse and collaborative workplace culture, providing ample vacation and enrichment opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Four weeks of vacation per year

Four personal days per year

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in auto and transportation underwriting or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Experience in managing complex portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national accounts auto and transportation products underwriting team.
• Collaborate with peers to develop business plans.
• Manage the portfolio of National Accounts auto and transportation products.
• Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Leadership in Auto Underwriting

Sales-oriented culture

Strong negotiation skills

Team building

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Guidewire policy administration

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 leadership experience in Auto Underwriting and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a VP, Auto and Transportation. Reporting to the SVP Head of Liability, you will lead the national accounts auto and transportation products underwriting team across Canada. This role involves building and nurturing relationships with distributors to support business retention and acquisition, offering solutions to address their insurance needs, and promoting a sales-oriented culture. Assisted by technical underwriters, you will also oversee and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and pricing strategy, while creating action plans based on Zurich key brokers performance and market trends. The VP will ensure the profitability of the portfolio through sound class selection, active portfolio management, development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards.

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

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

What you will do

• Collaborate with peers from other Zurich business units to develop business plans that will ensure both growth of customers and increased product density with existing clientele.
• Actively manage the portfolio of National Accounts auto and transportation products in Canada including fronting arrangements and group captive agreements.
• Manage delegated authority levels as well as handling referrals with the assistance of technical underwriters.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in large fleet accounts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and brokers to determine their insurance-related needs and provides solutions.
• Support the organization's sales culture.
• Assure development and implementation of policy, procedures and standards to produce profitable results.
• Business travel, as required.
• Extended hours during peak periods, as required.
• Maintain a valid driver's license, as required.
• Visibility in the office, as required.

What you bring to the table

Bachelor's Degree and 10 or more years of experience in auto and transportation underwriting, market facing, broker, carrier or risk management area within the commercial insurance industry.

OR

Bachelor's Degree with 20 or more years of experience in claims, broking or underwriting area within the commercial insurance industry.

AND

Experience in auto and transportation insurance with 5 or more years of people management experience

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge and practice of line / s of business
• Strategic planning and execution experience
• Strong team building and organization skills
• Strong verbal and written and communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience managing complex portfolios
• Technical knowledge of insurance industry operations and processes
• Knowledge in risk selection and strategical components of anticipating the market

Environment

• Experience within a Guidewire policy administration environment
• CIP Designation

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.

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