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Underwriting Associate - Full Time

Refugee Hiring
Full-time
On-site
Toronto, Canada
Canada
This position is exclusively for the 2025 Toronto Refugee Hiring Event. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:

- Arrived in Canada as a refugee (government or private sponsorship), applied for asylum after arriving in Canada (refugee claimant/asylum seeker), or were forcibly displaced. This includes individuals from countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, and others.
- Currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area or near the Greater Toronto Area.
- You can attend the event in person in Toronto on October 17th.
- Eligible to work in Canada (you must have Permanent Residency, Citizenship, or a valid work permit).
- 18 years of age or older.

Please read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the eligibility criteria for the position.

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. Zurich Canada is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our Zurich Excellence Program – Underwriting Associate Stream. The ZEP program is scheduled to start in January 2026. This paid opportunity will provide you with mentorship and training in the fundamentals of Underwriting, as well as technical and professional skills development to grow within an Underwriting role at Zurich Canada. 
Reporting to the Underwriting Account Service Supervisor, you will support Underwriters by working on an assigned book of business using multiple tools and resources while developing as an underwriting professional.
This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Upon completion of the two-year ZEP program, you will

    • Continue to work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich.
    • Gain significant experience in the Property and Casualty Commercial Insurance industry. 
    • Possess skills for today’s ever-changing marketplace. 

What you will do

    • Review, evaluate and summarize risk exposures, controls, loss history, and financial condition to aid underwriting decisions around submission acceptance or declination.
    • Follows instructions from Underwriters in areas of policy rating, subjective pricing, policy construction, coverages & exclusions, mandatory forms, etc., to accurately quote and issue policies (bonds). 
    • Provides 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. 
    • Supports the Underwriter with broker/agent/distributor/customer interactions by providing basic customer service skills. Responds to written, verbal telephone inquiries appropriately and on time under close supervision by Underwriter and/or Manager.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

    • This is a hybrid work opportunity with in-office presence required (3 Days a Week) in our Toronto office, located at 100 King St. W, Toronto, ON, M5X 1C9
    • The start date for this position will be in January 2026 

Qualifications

    • Knowledge of data collection and analysis 
    • Microsoft Office experience 
    • A genuine interest in launching a career in the insurance industry—no prior experience 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 

Our Culture

    • At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. 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. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. 
    • We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. 
    • We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package. 
    • We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. 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. 
    • We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. 
    • We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.
    • INTERNAL USE ONLY 
    • We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.  
    • Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us. 
$63,500 - $63,500 a year
Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow.

The Toronto Refugee Hiring Event Team will review applications and select the most qualified candidates for the positions. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview.
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