Senior Underwriter, Middle Market - Prairies

Opportunity

Zurich Canada is looking for a Senior Underwriter on its Middle Market team to underwrite and grow a portfolio of complex commercial P&C risks while building strong relationships with brokers and customers. The role is open to candidates based in Calgary, Edmonton or Winnipeg.

What You’ll Do

• Underwrite new and renewal commercial P&C business within your delegated authority, focusing on accounts with higher technical complexity.
• Assess and price risks using Zurich’s underwriting tools and methodologies, ensuring alignment with underwriting strategy and risk appetite.
• Structure coverage, terms and conditions that meet customer needs while achieving profitable growth and portfolio balance.
• Proactively build and manage a qualified pipeline of opportunities 90–120 days before they go to market.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned brokers and key accounts, acting as a trusted advisor and primary contact.
• Participate in broker meetings, marketing activities and presentations to promote Zurich’s capabilities and drive new business.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners such as claims, risk engineering and other underwriting teams to deliver integrated solutions and cross‑sell additional lines of business.
• Handle referrals and coordinate on larger or more complex accounts, ensuring consistent application of underwriting standards.
• Lead or support short‑term projects (typically 3–9 months) aimed at improving underwriting processes, tools or customer experience.
• Share technical expertise and provide guidance to less experienced underwriters, contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Job Qualifications - Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market‑Facing area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area.
• Knowledge of line(s) of business and the legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Job Qualifications - Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zurich Canada is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and to ensuring that all employees have a barrier‑free environment.