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Liability Underwriter

A new transformational adventure awaits you… How does 5 weeks leave per year, an impactful career that you’ll truly love, and working for a trustworthy organisation that empowers wellbeing and is accelerating digital transformation sound like to you?

Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry - is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

This exciting adventure will drive positive impact towards our vision to be Australia’s leading digital insurer. So, if you want to be part of a values led global organisation, where real growth and transformation is happening, along with our track record of making a real difference of continuously taking steps toward a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet…read on

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference

It's important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don't just cover, we care.

A great opportunity exists to join Zurich’s General Insurance team as a Liability Underwriter.

In this dynamic role, you will oversee a portfolio of strategic broker partners, fostering strong relationships as you underwrite new and existing business. Collaborating with the QLD sales and underwriting team, you will utilise your Liability expertise to drive profitable growth and ensure operational requirements are met.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Evaluate and underwrite existing and new liability insurance risks, in-line with Zurich’s Underwriting Guidelines, procedures and authority levels, providing exceptional service, whilst achieving sustainable growth within the portfolio
- Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory requirements
- Implement the Go-To-Market strategy as set in the Commercial Markets business, proactively driving awareness and positioning of Zurich Liability products and services in the market
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout QLD, demonstrating a proven market-facing presence in the region
- Demonstrated ability to execute on strategic plans and company initiatives.

Important to your success - Unlock your potential

- Relevant tertiary qualifications; ANZIIF CIP member or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience underwriting or broking liability risks
- Experience in Liability Underwriting, with a comprehensive understanding of the general insurance industry
- Proven technical underwriting capability
- Strong knowledge of the GI Brokers market
- An analytical and solution focused mindset
- Strong knowledge of the underwriting philosophy, techniques, regulations, and guidelines.

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

- 5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, as well as 15 days personal/carer’s leave, plus access to Family Care (parental leave)
- Hybrid working arrangement - office 3 days and WFH 2 days p/w standard for FT employees
- Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier along with receiving a AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, plus a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up, and other great benefits through our Shine portal
- Grow, and thrive in your career with award winning training programs.
- Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; Explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role
- Global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide
- Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices and dress for your day
- We plant a tree for every new employee

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.

Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, have work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.

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