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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 with in 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…
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