Property Portfolio Underwriting Analyst

**A new transformational adventure awaits you**

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter futureA brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading

**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.

The Portfolio Underwriting Analyst supports Property, Energy and Marine General Insurance markets in Australia and New Zealand by supporting portfolios and helping execute underwriting strategies to drive profitable growth.

Core duties include aligning Property and Marine teams for unified operations, developing policy wording approaches, managing and working with risk engineering insights, providing analysis for market-facing leadership, and leading portfolio improvement initiatives. The analyst also monitors tactical plans, adapts global strategies to local markets, and works closely with Commercial Insurance Underwriting and other teams to meet business objectives.

Additional responsibilities include tracking management metrics, ensuring accurate data across pricing and exposure management, collaborating with leadership for correct tiering, escalating exposures, and recommending portfolio adjustments. The role also involves identifying training needs and supports compliance and regulatory reporting.

This position is well-suited for early-career underwriting professionals who wish to gain advanced portfolio management experience and further their careers in underwriting.

**Important to your success - let’s grow together**
- Experience in general insurance, specifically underwriting.
- Skilled in data analysis, trend identification, and delivering insightful recommendations.
- Track record of executing strategic plans and company initiatives.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong business acumen and financial management skills.
- Solid grasp of governance, risk management, and relevant legal frameworks.
- Demonstrates a growth mindset—open to new challenges, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement.
- ANZII CIP member or equivalent qualification.

**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.
- Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).
- Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
- Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
- Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.
- Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.
- Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.
- Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.
- We plant a tree for every new employee.
- Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships - WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversityto name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.