Location
vancouver
Posted
June 11, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Join Zurich Canada as the Head of Construction, leading underwriting excellence in a values-driven atmosphere. This hybrid position requires expertise in managing construction portfolios and team leadership.
In this senior role, you will oversee the technical aspects of the Construction Vertical, driving performance and coaching a dedicated team of underwriters. Your focus will be on business development while implementing prudent underwriting practices. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in construction underwriting and a passion for growing talent within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and coach a skilled team of underwriters
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies and action plans
• Underwrite complex risks and monitor portfolio performance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for service improvement
• Educate teams about governance and risk processes
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of insurance experi...
In this senior role, you will oversee the technical aspects of the Construction Vertical, driving performance and coaching a dedicated team of underwriters. Your focus will be on business development while implementing prudent underwriting practices. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in construction underwriting and a passion for growing talent within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and coach a skilled team of underwriters
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies and action plans
• Underwrite complex risks and monitor portfolio performance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for service improvement
• Educate teams about governance and risk processes
Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of insurance experi...