AVP, Technical Underwriter, Property - Middle Markets

AVP, Technical Underwriter, Property - Middle Markets

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As a Property Subject Matter Expert, this role provides technical underwriting expertise and guidance to Middle Market underwriters, supporting the achievement of our business strategy. You will partner with Middle Market leaders and underwriters to implement and monitor strategic initiatives, driving portfolio growth and aligning with our underwriting strategy. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

• Provide expert underwriting guidance in support of business strategy, proposition development, and learning initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to underwriting frameworks, sharing timely updates and key learnings.
• Oversee the Property portfolio by monitoring performance, identifying insights and opportunities, and driving actions to optimize results.
• Manage underwriting referrals, demonstrating deep expertise in Property perils.
• Implement and advance underwriting strategy and guidelines aligned with technical standards, business objectives, and best practices.
• Continuously assess risk appetite and product suitability, making adjustments as needed.
• Analyze property rates, rating methodologies, and pricing strategies to offer competitive solutions and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with actuarial teams to confirm pricing models, and implement enhancements.
• Develop and deliver technical training in partnership with learning & development teams.
• Contribute to process, policy, or product development, operating within Zurich’s risk, underwriting, and governance policies, translating them into actionable guidelines.
• Address technical queries from internal and external customers, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in underwriting reviews to identify trends, opportunities and contribute to action plans.
• Support compliance activities, including regulatory reviews and related queries.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience demonstrating strong technical ability across a breadth of industries.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Underwriting area.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects and initiatives.
• Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Fluency in both spoken and written English is required to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec.

Compensation varies based on location, role, skill set, and experience. The starting salary range for this position is $140,000 - $185,000. Zurich provides a reasonable range of compensation and may exceed the posted range based on skill and experience.

• Comprehensive health and benefits plan.
• Minimum of four weeks of vacation per year.
• Four personal days per year.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  General Business
• Industry: Insurance and Financial Services