Senior Middle Market Underwriter

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Zurich Canada's Middle Market business is growing!

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 are looking for a new challenge in commercial lines property/casualty underwriting, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently looking for an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter, Middle Market.

Reporting to the Director of Middle Market Ontario, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining strong broker relationships with the aim to provide meaningful customer service and commercial insurance solutions. Through development of broker relationships, you will thoughtfully underwrite new and renewal business while actively engaging in the marketplace to enhance the Zurich Canada brand. You will shape your portfolio of accounts within the broader Middle Market strategy as you utilize The Zurich Way of Underwriting, working within your delegated authority to ensure a high level of accountability and equally high level of service to customers.

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.

• Serve as an advocate of Middle Market value proposition with a focus on improving the customer experience by understanding our customer's risks and offering the best end to end solution for their insurance needs
• Developing and nurturing broker networks related to mid-market customer with focus on target industries as outlined in business strategy
• Making broker calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose focused on promoting our products and services to increase penetration
• Identify opportunities through local relationships, proactively seeking renewal and new account opportunities adding to the growth and profitability of our Middle Market portfolio
• Using a disciplined approach to exposure evaluation, risk assessment and pricing
• Qualifying accounts that align with business strategy and the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity
• Measuring exposure and analyzing opportunities to provide appropriate coverage per organization's risk and compliance processes
• Apply rating tools and methodologies to deliver to customers and offer suggestions for improvements
• Using risk insights and analytical tools to drive informed decisions at point of sale
• Working within limits and delegated authorities, in conjunction with adherence to underwriting rules and guidelines, compliance protocols and insurance regulations
• Apply best practices and provide insights to continuously develop and improve underwriting systems and process
• Up-selling additional coverages associated with the Middle Market product suite (Z-Guard) for most comprehensive package solution
• Cross-selling other lines of business to increase product density with the account for most comprehensive Zurich solution
• Understanding customer needs, challenges and market dynamics to initiate…