Liability Underwriter

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Zurich Financial Services Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Company description:

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With about 55,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, life insurance products and services in more than 215 countries and territories. Zurich's customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations.

Job description:

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?

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.

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.
  • Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills

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 (as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing), 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 (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal
  • Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) with award winning training programs. As our strength is 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
  • 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, have 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

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