Underwriting Associate - Full Time
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.
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.