Senior Underwriter, Middle Market - West (BC) (Vancouver, BC, CA)

Zurich Insurance
Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Banking, Lending & CreditExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Communication","Relationship building","Risk assessment","Continuous improvement"]

Underwrite and grow a portfolio of complex commercial P&C risks for the Middle Market team, applying underwriting frameworks to deliver disciplined, market-leading coverage. You’ll assess and price new and renewal business, structure terms for profitable growth, manage a pipeline 90–120 days ahead, and serve as the primary broker point of contact. The role also partners cross-functionally with claims and risk engineering and may lead short projects to improve underwriting processes.

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Zurich Insurance
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Senior Underwriter, Middle Market - West (BC) (Vancouver, BC, CA)

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Job Summary

Underwrite and grow a portfolio of complex commercial P&C risks for the Middle Market team, applying underwriting frameworks to deliver disciplined, market-leading coverage. You’ll assess and price new and renewal business, structure terms for profitable growth, manage a pipeline 90–120 days ahead, and serve as the primary broker point of contact. The role also partners cross-functionally with claims and risk engineering and may lead short projects to improve underwriting processes.
Location: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Banking, Lending & Credit
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Underwrite new and renewal commercial P&C business within delegated authority, focusing on technically complex accounts.
  • •Assess and price risks using underwriting tools and methodologies aligned with underwriting strategy and risk appetite.
  • •Structure coverage, terms, and conditions to meet customer needs while balancing profitable growth and the portfolio.
  • •Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities 90–120 days before they go to market and maintain strong broker/customer relationships.
  • •Handle referrals for larger or more complex accounts, coordinate on underwriting standards, and collaborate with claims and risk engineering to deliver integrated solutions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsurancePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in underwriting or market-facing areas, or 6+ years in claims or underwriting support.
  • •Knowledge of line(s) of business and applicable legal and regulatory guidelines.
  • •Knowledge of time constraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
  • •Experience using Microsoft Office.
  • •Completion of Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice (including an Associate Degree) with related underwriting or claims/underwriting support experience.
Experience:3+ yearsInsuranceCommercial P&CUnderwritingClaims
Education:High School
Skills:CommunicationRelationship buildingRisk assessmentContinuous improvement
Certifications:Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Company Brief

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company offering a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services to individuals, small businesses and large corporations across multiple markets worldwide.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 1872
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