Zurich Underwriting Associate Program - Montreal
Zurich Canada is a leading global insurance provider, seeking Underwriting Associates for their Zurich Excellence Program. This two-year program offers mentorship and training in commercial insurance, allowing associates to build essential skills and explore various career paths within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Review, evaluate and summarize risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination
- Follow instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc. to accurately quote and issue policies (bonds)
- Provide account servicing support in collaboration with Underwriter and Manager, with responsibility for end-to-end servicing processes for new business, renewals, and endorsements for basic to moderately complex business and products
- Support Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills. Respond to written, verbal, and telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelors degree or College diploma and no prior experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management or Insurance area
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Administrative, Customer Service, Financial Services, Risk Management or Insurance area
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis
- Microsoft Office experience
- 1 or more years of experience in insurance, financial services, customer service, risk management, or related fields
- Aspiration to attain the Chartered Insurance Professional designation
- A genuine interest in launching or advancing a career in the insurance industry—prior insurance experience is an asset but not required
- Strong analytical thinking and a curious mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a structured training environment
- A team-oriented attitude with a passion for delivering great service
Benefits
- Comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs
- Minimum of four weeks of vacation per year
- Four personal days per year to be used at their discretion
- Access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities
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