AVP, National Property, Central Region
Zurich Insurance
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Canada
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About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
underwritingrisk assessmentnegotiationbusiness analysistechnical guidanceproduct developmentprogram implementationclaims supportbusiness retentioncross-selling
Soft Skills
relationship buildingmentoringcoachingproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunicationpresentationcollaborationleadershiporganizational
Certifications
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice