Sr Property Risk Consultant (117511)

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? Look no further than ZRS.

If you have experience in Large Property and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

ZRS is currently looking for a Sr Property Risk Consultant, who has experience with Large Property.

Reporting to the VP of Large Property, you will be both an Account Coordinator and Field Representative supporting multiple accounts. You will be responsible to work with our underwriting partners to manage Zurich’s Property portfolio’s risk quality, support selected customer risk control programs, coordinate and conduct site risk assessments, develop account analysis and coordinate stewardship meetings, following Zurich global technical standards as well as recognized national/international codes.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do

• Assesses the quality of complex risks, mainly for key/strategic assets, as described in the Zurich Resilience Solutions Standard(s) and related competency level for Large Property Clients.

• Assesses loss potentials in accordance with agreed definitions.

• Supports external customers by identifying, assessing and reducing the risks that their key / strategic assets face and on an overall account basis.

• Provide appropriate risk improvement advice, conduct loss investigations (including both trend and root cause analysis), and implement risk improvement programs.  

• Communicates effectively with field risk engineers and nurtures relationships with Underwriting partners, brokers, industry consultants, professional organizations, and approval authorities.

• Develops Customer Service Plan for coordinated accounts that drive efficient field service.

• Ensures the delivery and quality of services to the account, ensures consistency of assessments, risk improvement advice, reporting and time & expense management across the account.

• Explores new service area opportunities, develops new customer services and identifies areas for cross-selling.

• Meets realistic expectations of customers and Underwriting.

• Manages change within the account by keeping in close contact with customer management and business partners, reviewing new projects and plans for change.

What you bring to the table:

Job Qualifications

Required:

•Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area related to Property.

OR

•High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area related to Property.

OR

•Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area related to Property.

AND

•            Experience with Microsoft Office.

•            Advanced knowledge of industrial hazards and controls.

•            Experience working in a team environment.

Preferred :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Civil, or related degree.

• Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation.

• Account management experience as a Risk Services consultant with middle market or large customers property lines of business and programs.

• Strong communication and results-oriented consultative skills.

•Outstanding collaboration skills.

Our Culture

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). 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. 

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.  

About Us 

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. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.