Underwriting Specialist, Eastern Region

Underwriting Specialist, Eastern Region at Zurich Canada.

Location: Montreal, QC – 1800 McGill College Avenue, Suite 1100.

Employment type: Full‑time. Hybrid work model requires three days per week of in‑person presence.

What you’ll do

• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.
• Qualify accounts to meet the organization’s appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make agent/broker/customer and on‑site calls with a planned and well‑prepared purpose.
• Negotiate terms & conditions and close deals.
• Cross‑sell other lines of business to increase product density with the account.
• Participate in sales team meetings related to assigned brokers and/or territory.
• Proactively 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 status within specified time frame.
• Serve as key contact for assigned target accounts.
• Develop strong broker and client networks in industries underwritten by the business unit.
• Calculate target price accurately by utilizing underwriting tools appropriately.
• Measure exposure / analyse risk.
• Initiate product development ideas.
• Assist in training and developing staff.
• Provide expertise on coverage issues with claims programs and guidelines.
• Contribute to development of underwriting manuals, programs and guidelines.
• Approve / place facultative purchases.
• Develop and lead marketing presentations to new and current agents/brokers.
• Promote the organization’s products and services to increase penetration within agency plant.
• Ensure successful completion of projects by maintaining ongoing dialogue with business unit sponsors during implementation of major projects.
• Diagnose and develop recommendations to solve unique business unit and customer problems.
• Lead complex technical or long‑term (over 6 months) business projects to implement new or changed systems, programs or products.
• Investigate, recommend and implement leading‑edge technical solutions when they meet customer needs.

What you bring to the table

• Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years in Commercial Underwriting or Market‑Facing area, or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10+ years in Commercial Claims or Commercial Underwriting Support.
• Additional Requirements: Knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience working under time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business; experience working in a team environment; French proficiency mandatory; English proficiency is an asset.
• Language: Bilingual in French/English is a must.

Salary & Equity

Salary range: $110,000 to $130,000, varying by office location, responsibilities and qualifications. Zurich provides a reasonable compensation range in good faith; starting salaries may exceed this range based on individual skills and experience. Zurich is committed to pay equity and determines compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity.

Cultural Highlights

• We are proud of our culture of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work and reflect our communities.
• Our culture values diverse thought, collaboration and employee input, providing tools to make an impact.
• We care about employee well‑being, offering a comprehensive health/benefits plan and competitive total compensation package.
• All employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year.
• Employees receive four personal days per year for personal reasons.
• We offer continuous improvement opportunities and access to training and development programs.
• We care about our communities and give back through time, talent and resources.
• We have won numerous awards, including Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and Insurance Business Canada’s 5‑Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

About Us

Zürich Canada is part of the Zürich Insurance Group, a multi‑line insurer serving customers globally and locally. With more than 550,000 employees worldwide, Zurich Canada has served mid‑size and large Canadian commercial companies for 100 years. We are dedicated to being the risk‑management professionals’ first choice, helping partners meet today’s and tomorrow’s risk challenges.

Contact Information

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