Senior Construction Underwriter

Summary

Join Zensurance, a leading InsurTech company, as a Senior Construction Underwriter to drive the growth of our construction book of business. Reporting to the Operational Underwriting team, you will collaborate with brokers, underwriters, and the analytics team to enhance insurance offerings. Key responsibilities include managing broker referrals, contributing to operational efficiency, shaping growth strategy, providing pricing input, and collaborating on underwriting guidelines. You will also develop broker relationships and mentor team members. The ideal candidate possesses 5-7 years of commercial underwriting experience specializing in construction risks, with experience in heat application roofing and commercial snow removal being an asset. Zensurance offers a flexible, remote-first work environment with various benefits.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of commercial underwriting experience specializing in construction risks
• Track record of achieving premium and bind ratio targets
• Ability to build relationships both with markets and brokers
• Ability to utilize collaboration skills while taking ownership of projects

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a book with a focus on construction risks
• Meet premium and bind ratio targets while maintaining a disciplined underwriting approach
• Contribute to operational efficiency, ensuring streamlined processes and data-driven decision-making
• Collaborate with leadership to shape the growth and profitability strategy for the new program
• Provide input on pricing strategy to ensure market competitiveness
• Collaborate on underwriting guidelines, wordings, endorsements, extensions, and exclusions based on appetite expansions, customer demand, and evolving offerings in the marketplace
• Develop and strengthen relationships with Zensurance brokers, acting as a trusted partner in the marketplace

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience underwriting heat application roofing and commercial snow removal risks is an asset
• CIP, CRM or FCIP is an asset
• Experience working with an MGA or program specific division of an Insurance Company

Benefits

• Remote-first setup for added flexibility
• Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace
• Top-tier tech: "Office in a box" with all necessary tech equipment
• Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days before long weekends
• Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support
• Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way
• Parental leave top-up, because family comes first
• Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships
• Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career
• Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams
• Virtual & in-person team-building events to strengthen our culture