Construction Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market - Eastern Region — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- internship
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
The Opportunity
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?
- The Opportunity
- Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders?
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of underwriting or market-facing experience in the property & casualty insurance sector OR
- High school diploma or equivalent and 10+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support
Key requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of underwriting or market-facing experience in the property & casualty insurance sector OR
- High school diploma or equivalent and 10+ years of experience in claims or underwriting support
Application process
- 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.
- All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.
- 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. What you will do
- Analyze and underwrite new and renewal business for highly complex accounts within delegated authority.
- Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities, building relationships with brokers, agents, and clients.
- Complete detailed opportunity assessments with distributors to identify growth areas.
Contacts
- If you would prefer to not receive future electronic messages from Zurich Insurance Company Ltd's recruitment management system, please email your request to have your job profile deleted from the system by clicking here .
Company and context
- Qualify accounts to meet the organization’s appetite and sound business opportunity.
- Negotiate terms and conditions, close deals, and cross-sell other lines of business to increase product density.
- Participate in sales team meetings and maintain visibility in the office and market.
- Accurately measure exposure, assess risk, and calculate target prices using underwriting tools.
- Support product development, contribute to underwriting manuals, and provide guidance on coverage issues.
- Lead marketing presentations and promote Zurich’s products and services.
- Manage and monitor multiple projects, ensuring appropriate use of resources and adherence to schedules.
- Provide advisory services and technical expertise to colleagues and senior management.
- Build strong client relationships, handle complex queries, and deliver solutions.
- Lead and implement long-term business projects and technical solutions to meet customer needs.
Additional details
- 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.
- Coach and support team members, promoting Zurich’s values and contributing to performance management. Job Qualifications What you bring to the table
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of underwriting or market-facing experience in the property & casualty insurance sector
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice and Associate Degree with 8+ years of claims or underwriting support experience
- Ability to function effectively in a team environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel as required Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
- Fluency in both spoken and written English is required to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec.
- Read more at www.zurichcanada.com . A future with Zurich
Notes and original content
- What you will do
- Coach and support team members, promoting Zurich’s values and contributing to performance management.
- Job Qualifications
- What you bring to the table
- Ability to function effectively in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel as required
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
- Our Culture
- Work for us.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 70'500 - 98'500 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a internship position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
