Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? If you're a Financial Lines underwriter looking to grow your expertise, build strong broker relationships and work on complex risks, we would love to hear from you.
Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Professional Liability team to analyze and underwrite new and renewal Financial Lines business while building and maintaining strong relationships with broker partners.
Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, Financial Institutions and Professional Liability, you will regularly interact with the market, utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework to underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex Financial Lines risks while ensuring a high level of service to customers. You will work alongside an experienced team in a team-oriented and supportive environment with opportunities to deepen your technical knowledge, build relationships across the Canadian market and make an impact on a nationally managed portfolio.
Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.
Use strong analytical skills to manage and develop a portfolio of Professional Liability accounts, including but not limited to Miscellaneous Errors and Omission, Construction Errors and Omissions, and Manufacturing Errors and Omissions, in accordance with Zurich guidelines.




Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities to grow a profitable portfolio.
Maintain and expand a strong broker network, conducting broker and customer visits with a planned and well prepared purpose.
Take a solution oriented and customer focused approach to foster, develop and maintain strong relationships with broker partners and customers.
Cross sell other lines of business and services to Zurich customers, providing a One Zurich solution across products and services.
Complete detailed opportunity assessments with key distributors to identify growth opportunities and support strategic planning.
Participate actively in business projects to enhance Zurich’s product and service offerings and proactively seek opportunities to improve business processes and value add for customers.
Support ad hoc projects as needed.
Required:High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing areaORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support areaANDKnowledge of line(s)



of business and corresponding legal and regulatory guidelinesKnowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal businessExperience with Microsoft OfficePreferred:Bachelor’s Degree with 3 or more years’ experience in the commercial Professional Liability underwriting areaStrong negotiation skillsStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced Microsoft Office skillsAt Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable compensation range, but starting salaries may exceed this range based on a candidate’s skills and experience.
We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We care about our employees’ well‑being and offer a comprehensive health/advantages plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
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📌 Senior Underwriter (Winnipeg)
🏢 Zurich Insurance
📍 Winnipeg