Senior Underwriting Specialist in Aviva Canada’s MGA underwriting team. Focused on supporting growth and profitability through strong partner connections and technical expertise.
About the role
- Underwriting Specialist at Zurich Canada handling complex property accounts. Analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business while building relationships with brokers and clients in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for highly complex accounts within delegated authority
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, building relationships with brokers, agents, and clients
- Complete detailed opportunity assessments with distributors to identify growth areas
- Qualify accounts to meet the organization’s appetite and sound business opportunity
- Negotiate terms and conditions, close deals, and cross-sell other lines of business to increase product density
- Participate in sales team meetings and maintain visibility in the office and market
- Accurately measure exposure, assess risk, and calculate target prices using underwriting tools
- Support product development, contribute to underwriting manuals, and provide guidance on coverage issues
- Lead marketing presentations and promote Zurich’s products and services
- Manage and monitor multiple projects, ensuring appropriate use of resources and adherence to schedules
- Provide advisory services and technical expertise to colleagues and senior management
- Build strong client relationships, handle complex queries, and deliver solutions
- Lead and implement long-term business projects and technical solutions to meet customer needs
- Coach and support team members, promoting Zurich’s values and contributing to performance management
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of underwriting or market-facing experience in the property & casualty insurance sector OR High school diploma or equivalent and 10+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice and Associate Degree with 3+ years of underwriting or market-facing experience OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice and Associate Degree with 8+ years of claims or underwriting support experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation, relationship building, and presentation skills
- In-depth knowledge of underwriting philosophy, risk analysis, and relevant regulations
- Ability to function effectively in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel as required
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
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