AVP National Property role at Zurich Canada providing technical expertise and leadership in underwriting complex commercial insurance risks. Building relationships with brokers, agents, and customers for business success.
Responsibilities
Underwrite and analyze highly complex new and renewal business independently within delegated authority levels
Serve as a subject matter expert on products, guidelines, and industry trends
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and customers to drive business retention and acquisition
Negotiate terms and conditions, close deals, and cross-sell additional lines of business
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior underwriters
Lead or sponsor product development and support business unit initiatives to address emerging risks
Develop and implement underwriting manuals, programs, and guidelines; establish best practices
Assess opportunities with distributors and proactively pursue new and renewal accounts
Advise senior management and provide insights to improve business unit processes and systems
Document broker/client visits and account status in required systems within established time frames
Participate in sales team meetings and represent Zurich at industry events as needed
Manage large and complex underwriting submissions and annual reviews
Support claims teams with coverage expertise and issue resolution
Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment
Business travel and extended hours during peak periods, as required
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in Underwriting or Market Facing roles
OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 or more years of experience in Claims or Underwriting Support
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of underwriting experience
OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 12 or more years of claims or underwriting support experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel
Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading technical peers
Proven expertise in underwriting highly complex risks
Ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships
Demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Advanced knowledge of P&C insurance products, underwriting philosophy, and regional regulations (preferred)
Strong presentation and communication skills (preferred)
Benefits
Comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage
Minimum of four weeks of vacation per year
Four personal days per year to be used at discretion
Access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities
Qualitätsbeauftragter in der außerklinischen Intensivpflege bei Pflegedienst Nicole Tobias. Verantwortung für Qualitätsmanagement, Schulungen und Dokumentationsprozesse.
Pflegefachkraft providing individual care in a modern intensive care setting for up to six patients. Engaging in patient support and emergency management in Krumbach, Germany.
Nursing professional caring for patients in an intensive outpatient setting. Collaborating with a professional team to improve patient quality of life in Buchloe, Germany.
Pflegefachkraft in der Intensivpflege verantwortlich für individuelle PatientInnenversorgung und Grundpflege. Mitarbeit in einem sicheren und wachsenden Unternehmen in Hauzenberg, Deutschland.
Pflegefachkraft responsible for individual patient care and treatment in a growing intensive care community. Supporting patients in daily life and monitoring vital parameters for effective care.
Nursing professional providing intensive care for adult clients at aiutanda Rhein - Ruhr. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, treatment, and medical equipment oversight in Nettersheim, Germany.
Vice President of Corporate Applications & Data at Nutrien overseeing enterprise strategy for applications and data platforms. Fostering innovation, collaboration, and technology - driven business value.
Lead client integration project manager at Synchrony, responsible for implementing products and capabilities. Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure client satisfaction and project success.