NSW Underwriting Manager - Property & Marine

How does 5 weeks leave per year, an impactful career that you'll truly love, and working for a great organisation that empowers wellbeing sound like to you?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!Let's create a brighter future together, let's make a differenceWork 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 Property and Marine Underwriting Manager for NSW, you will lead a team of Underwriters in state to drive profitable growth in the portfolio. In this market-facing role, you will be accountable for the execution of the go to market & underwriting strategy, managing new business, and the renewal portfolio.The role will ensure that there is effective collaboration across the NSW sales and underwriting team to achieve a strong market focus. You will ensure operational requirements, business needs, opportunities, and gaps are understood and addressed with the broader business. You will be an advocate of change transformation, including the adoption of our sustainability strategy, working with internal stakeholders to achieve operational transformation and alignment of the Commercial business.Important to your success - let's grow together

• Experience in Property Underwriting and commercially astute with a comprehensive understanding of the general insurance industry.
• Proven technical underwriting capability and technical leadership.
• ANZIIF CIP member or equivalent and bachelor's degree or post-graduate qualifications.
• Strong understanding of the broker market with superior skills in relationship building and negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of the underwriting philosophy, techniques, regulations, and guidelines.
• People management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong presentation skills.

Belong. Zurich is here to support youThere 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!