Statistical Reporting Specialist

The Opportunity

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.

If you have experience in property & casualty insurance statistical or regulatory reporting and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Statistical Reporting Specialist to join our Finance team.

Reporting to the VP, Financial Controller, you will be a senior individual contributor responsible for the integrity, completeness and timeliness of Zurich Canada’s Commercial and Personal Automobile statistical reporting to GISA, GAA, FA and other applicable regulatory and statistical bodies.

In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise and day-to-day functional guidance across reporting and data-quality activities. You will use initiative and independent judgment to resolve complex reporting issues, assess regulatory and customer impacts, and drive sustainable improvements.

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

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.

What you will do

•    Coordinate and continuously improve the preparation, validation, submission and monitoring of Automobile statistical data, ensuring regulatory requirements and timelines are met.
•    Interpret evolving regulatory requirements and translate them into business rules, data requirements, controls and reporting approaches.
•    Lead root-cause analysis across source systems, vendor input extracts, transformations and regulatory outputs, including error correction, historical remediation and resubmissions.
•    Reconcile data, investigate issues and validate regulatory outputs using knowledge of input extracts, data lineage and mapping logic.
•    Partner with Claims, Underwriting, Finance, IT and external vendors to investigate data-quality issues and support system, data and process improvements.
•    Identify control and process gaps and implement solutions that prevent recurring errors and strengthen data quality.
•    Develop and monitor KPIs and KRIs using reconciliation, variance and trend analysis to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
•    Assess customer and business impacts using knowledge of downstream statistical data applications, including MTO, DASH and Autoplus.
•    Communicate findings, emerging risks and recommendations to the Statistical Reporting Manager and provide functional guidance and subject matter expertise to junior analysts.
•    Act as a primary contact for data-quality analysts at GISA, GAA and other regulatory/statistical bodies, including responding to GISA EWS issues and regulatory inquiries.
•    Maintain functional documentation and apply regulatory and industry insights to support consistent reporting practices.

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:
•    Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance and 6 or more years of experience performing accounting transactions, analysis and reporting
OR
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance and 8 or more years of experience performing accounting transactions, analysis and reporting
OR
•    High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience performing accounting transactions, analysis and reporting
AND
•    Experience building cross-functional partnerships and assembling and leading project teams

Preferred:
•    P&C insurance statistical/regulatory reporting experience, particularly Commercial and/or Personal Automobile
•    Experience with GISA, GAA and/or FA reporting, including regulatory submissions, remediation and resubmissions
•    Strong knowledge of Automobile statistical data, reporting requirements and data-quality analysis
•    Experience translating regulatory requirements into business and data requirements
•    Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
•    Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter/ClaimCenter, SQL, BI or similar data-analysis tools
•    Knowledge of MTO, DASH and Autoplus is an asset

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 $85,000 - $130,000. 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.

Our Culture

•    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.

About 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 900 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.