Chief Property and Marine Underwriting Officer

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Zurich Insurance Company Full time
About the Role

A new challenge awaits...

At Zurich Insurance Company, we're on a journey towards a brighter future, and we're looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Property and Marine Underwriting Manager.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of underwriters in ensuring effective pipeline activity, top-line growth, and execution of go-to-market and underwriting strategy.
  • Define the day-to-day activity and priorities of the squad while setting cultural standards for the team.
  • Collaborate with sales and underwriting teams to achieve a strong market focus.
  • Provide leadership to state underwriters, engaging in market activities, especially in complex and highly visible accounts.
  • Integrate risk engineering and claims capabilities to ensure a whole-of-account view.
  • Underwrite commercial Property and Marine insurance in accordance with Group, ZAIL, and Zurich Australia requirements and financial and operational objectives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Markets, Economics, or Financial Management.
  • ANZIIF CIP membership or equivalent experience.
  • Multiple years of underwriting experience across various technical underwriting disciplines.
  • Previous people management experience, including leading a multi-tiered management environment.
  • Commercial acumen with a comprehensive understanding of the General Insurance industry and products.
  • Proven technical underwriting capability, ideally in Property or Marine lines.
  • Proven examples of growing a business and delivering change in a complex insurance environment.
  • Proven ability to execute on strategic plans and company initiatives.
About Zurich

Zurich Insurance Company is a great place to be, where you can truly belong and thrive. We offer:

  • 5 weeks' leave per year for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, plus 15 days' personal/carer's leave.
  • Award-winning training programs to help you grow and thrive in your career.
  • Diverse and inclusive teams to work with globally.
  • Access to programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, including a wellbeing payment and e-voucher for your WFH set up.
  • Family Care (parental leave) and volunteer opportunities.
  • State-of-the-art Green Star rated offices to work in (when in the office).

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