Financial Lines Underwriter

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 future… A 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.

Join Zurich Insurance Australia as a Financial Lines Underwriter and play a key role in delivering tailored insurance solutions across Professional Indemnity and Management Liability. You'll assess and underwrite complex risks while working closely with broker partners to meet evolving customer needs.

This is a digitally enabled role where innovation, data-driven decision-making, and customer-centricity are central to how we operate. You'll be part of a collaborative team contributing to Zurich's ambition to be Australia's leading digital insurer—leveraging technology, analytics, and market insights to drive growth and deliver exceptional service.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Underwrite new and renewal Financial Lines business in line with Zurich's underwriting framework and delegated authority.
• Build and maintain strong broker and distribution partner relationships to support retention, growth, and cross-sell opportunities.
• Use digital tools and data analytics to assess risk and identify portfolio trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated customer solutions.
• Contribute to process improvements and digital innovation in underwriting practices.

Important to your success – let's grow together
We're seeking someone who brings a strong understanding of insurance operations and transformation, paired with exceptional interpersonal skills. You'll be confident engaging with brokers and stakeholders, translating complex underwriting decisions into clear, customer-focused solutions that build trust and long-term relationships.

In order to be successful, you will have the following:

• Bring experience in underwriting—ideally within Financial Lines—or come from a broking background in this space and looking to transition into underwriting.
• Strong technical knowledge of risk assessment, pricing, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience using digital platforms and analytics to support underwriting decisions.
• Proven ability to manage broker relationships and negotiate tailored solutions.
• Effective collaboration across Claims, Product, and Risk Engineering teams.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

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 Diversity… to 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.

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.

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure