Senior Underwriter / Underwriting Specialist (Toronto, ON, CA)

Zurich Insurance
Toronto
Workplace: HybridFull time92,300 - 151,400 annuallyFunction: Insurance & ActuarialExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Communication","Risk analysis","Customer focus","Negotiation","Relationship building"]

Analyze and underwrite new and renewal commercial insurance business using The Zurich Way of Underwriting framework within delegated authority. Administer underwriting rules, guidelines, and rating requirements, assess risk/exposures, and determine coverage terms through negotiation. Partner with line of business teams, agents and brokers to support retention and acquisition, qualify accounts to Zurich’s appetite, and provide technical advice. Lead defined short-term projects as assigned.

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Senior Underwriter / Underwriting Specialist (Toronto, ON, CA)

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Job Summary

Analyze and underwrite new and renewal commercial insurance business using The Zurich Way of Underwriting framework within delegated authority. Administer underwriting rules, guidelines, and rating requirements, assess risk/exposures, and determine coverage terms through negotiation. Partner with line of business teams, agents and brokers to support retention and acquisition, qualify accounts to Zurich’s appetite, and provide technical advice. Lead defined short-term projects as assigned.
Location: Toronto
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Insurance & Actuarial
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business using The Zurich Way of Underwriting framework within delegated authority, coordinating on higher-complexity assignments.
  • •Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws/regulations, and rating annual rules.
  • •Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) and work with customers to determine needs and provide insurance solutions.
  • •Serve as a help point for agents, brokers, and customers; proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities and complete opportunity assessments.
  • •Calculate target price, measure exposures/analyze risk, quote/set coverage, negotiate terms and conditions, and service accounts including handling declinations/cancellations.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: 92,300 - 151,400 annually

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of underwriting or market-facing experience (or 6+ years in claims/underwriting support).
  • •OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree plus 1+ years of underwriting/market-facing experience.
  • •OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an associate degree plus 4+ years of claims/underwriting support experience.
  • •Knowledge of lines of business and legal/regulatory underwriting guidelines.
  • •Experience with Microsoft Office.
Experience:3+ yearsInsurance
Education:High School
Skills:CommunicationRisk analysisCustomer focusNegotiationRelationship building
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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