A new adventure awaits...
At Zurich we're 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. So, if you want to be part of a values led organisation, that is a leader in the insurance industry with a track record of making a real difference and continuously taking steps toward a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet...read on!
About the business
Zurich's General Insurance business in Australia & New Zealand works with companies of all sizes and across all segments SME, Mid-Market and Corporate to provide coverage such as Business Insurance, Property Insurance, Motor insurance and more.
From SMEs to Tradesmen, small yachts to large fleets through to large mining businesses, our General Insurance solutions are designed to suit organisations of all shapes and sizes.
Whether our customers are just starting out or have been in the business sector for years, our customer-first approach helps protect their businesses with confidence.
Let's create a brighter future together, let's make a difference
Work is something you do, not only somewhere you go. The way we work continues to evolve and at Zurich we are committed to creating ways of working that ensure you are helping to create a brighter future. It's important to know, what you do matters.
As the National Portfolio Manager for Energy and Technical Lines, you will provide market facing underwriting leadership for the property and energy lines of business, ensuring profitable growth within the portfolios. You will formulate and implement the Go-To-Market strategy alongside the Commercial Markets business, while underwriting new and renewal business and providing technical guidance to others.
Working in an agile environment, you will be responsible for defining the cultural standards your team works towards, while building a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Important to your success - let's grow together
- Extensive experience underwriting/broking or working with energy customers.
- Ability to be innovative and deliver new solutions to market.
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to build high performing and engaged teams.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.
- Growth mindset that is open to trying new things, bounces back quickly after setbacks and applies learning from mistakes. Takes the time and effort to improve, learn and grow.
Belong. Zurich is here to support you
There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be, but here are just a few:
5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our new Z leave initiative, 15 days personal/carer's leave (empowering our people to manage their own wellbeing); Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) 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; Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, AUD$500 annual wellbeing payment, AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal; Access to Family Care (parental leave); Volunteer; Work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office); and dress for your day. We also plant a tree for every new employee - one of many local initiatives driving our contribution to ambitious global sustainability targets...
...We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong and thrive.
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!