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About the Role

Zurich Canada is seeking a post-secondary student or recent graduate for an Internship/Co-op opportunity within our Portfolio Management team. This role will provide portfolio insights and market intelligence to management and underwriting teams using tools such as Databricks, Power BI, and Excel. You will gain valuable experience working within a cross-functional team and be exposed to a wide range of business functions across the organization. This opportunity is part of our internship program and is open to both internship and co-op students.

Responsibilities

Create presentations and reports for management, underwriting teams, and other stakeholders to communicate portfolio performance, insights, and action plans.
Analyze and profile new business portfolios as part of pricing and underwriting due diligence activities.
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor key portfolio metrics, including retention, portfolio mix, profitability, and rate adequacy.
Support portfolio reviews by providing analytical insights on Programs, MGAs & Retail business.
Prepare performance analyses and business reviews for broker partners, customers, and executive stakeholders as part of new business, renewal, and mid-year reviews.
Provide ad hoc analytical support to brokers and internal stakeholders, including bordereaux data analysis, reconciliation, and validation.
Identify trends, opportunities, and performance drivers to support underwriting and portfolio management decision-making.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a university degree program in a quantitative or business-related field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering).
Be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Skills

Experience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools.
Programming and/or automation skills in SQL, Python, or Databricks.
Knowledge of Power BI and advanced Excel functions.
Understanding of insurance and reinsurance concepts is an asset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across short- and medium-term project timelines.
Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and ownership in resolving problems with limited guidance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Location

Canada

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Internship/Co-op

Education Level

Post-secondary student or recent graduate

Salary/Compensations

$48,750 - $58,500

Benefits

Comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage
Minimum of four weeks of vacation per year
Four personal days per year
Access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities

About the Company

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 650 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.
Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.
We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.
Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Equal Opportunity

Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich.
We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition.
If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.
For Zurich Canada's commitment to diversity and accessibility please click here.