Hybrid AVP, National Property, Central Region

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About the role

  • 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

Job title

AVP, National Property, Central Region

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

HybridCanada

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