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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 currently seeking a post-secondary student or a recent graduate for an Internship/Co-op opportunity within our Portfolio Management team. In this role, you will help 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.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will contribute to meaningful projects while developing analytical, technical, and business skills in a supportive learning environment. This opportunity is part of our internship program and is open to both internship and co-op students.

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

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

Portfolio Reporting and Due Diligence:

• 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.

Underwriting Strategies:

• 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.

Data Analytics

• 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.

Required:

• 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

 Preferred Qualifications

• 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. 

At Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $48,750 - $58,500. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable compensation range, but starting salaries may exceed this range based on a candidate's skills and experience.

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

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. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.