VP, Auto and Transportation - Zurich 56 Company : Job Details

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Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have leadership experience in Auto Underwriting and are seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Zurich Canada is currently seeking a VP, Auto and Transportation. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Liability, you will lead the national accounts auto and transportation products underwriting team across Canada. This role involves building and nurturing relationships with distributors to support business retention and acquisition, offering solutions to address their insurance needs, and promoting a sales-oriented culture. You will oversee and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, insurance laws, regulations, and pricing strategy, assisted by technical underwriters. Additionally, you will create action plans based on Zurich's key broker performance and market trends. The VP will also ensure portfolio profitability through sound class selection, active portfolio management, and the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards.

This is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Required:

Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience in auto and transportation underwriting, market-facing roles, broker, carrier, or risk management within the commercial insurance industry.

OR

Bachelor's Degree with 20+ years of experience in claims, broking, or underwriting within the commercial insurance industry.

AND

At least 5 years of people management experience in auto and transportation insurance.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of lines of business
• Strategic planning and execution experience
• Strong team-building and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience managing complex portfolios
• Technical knowledge of insurance operations and processes
• Knowledge of risk selection and market trend analysis
• Experience with Guidewire policy administration system
• CIP Designation

• At Zurich, we pride ourselves on our culture, emphasizing Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DIEB). We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, reflecting the communities where we live and work.

• Our collaborative culture values diverse perspectives. We provide tools and support to enable our employees to make meaningful contributions.

• We prioritize employee well-being with comprehensive health and benefits plans, along with a competitive total compensation package.

• We offer a minimum of four weeks of vacation annually to help employees rest and recharge.

• Employees receive four personal days per year for personal reasons, cultural or religious holidays, or mental health needs.

• We support continuous learning through various training and development opportunities.

• Our community involvement is integral, contributing through talent, time, and resources.

• Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and recipient of the Insurance Business Canada's 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.

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