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SalaryA new adventure awaits…
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 difference
As the Queensland Liability Underwriter, you will be working in collaboration with your Distribution colleagues, to underwrite profitable mid-market business, develop and build relationships with our key brokers and stakeholders, offering excellent service standard and developing your knowledge base and personal brand.
This role offers an opportunity to develop your career and work independently, but with the support of an experienced team of Underwriters across the country, whilst contributing to the success of the portfolio.
You will be responsible for the following:
- Assess and underwrite and negotiate mid-market casualty business within Australia and New Zealand, working in accordance with underwriting guidelines, strategies and authorities
- Deliver profitable growth, in line with financial objectives
- Communicate Zurich underwriting appetite to our brokers to position Zurich as a leading insurer for casualty business
- Contribute to the achievement of the casualty strategic, financial and operative objectives
- Develop and maintain relationships with our key brokers and stakeholders, offering exceptional service and identifying cross sell opportunities
- Assisting with Internal Audits
- Participate in training forums and seminars to be current and informed of regulatory changes, industry trends and emerging risks, allowing you to build upon your knowledge base and offer the best outcome for our customers
In order to be successful, you will have the following skills:
- Multiple years' experience in Underwriting small to medium sized accounts
- Have a passion for liability business with desire to develop and learn
- A positive attitude and desire to deliver quality service with an ability to build and develop relationships
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
- Organised, pay attention to detail and take a sense of pride in your work
We achieve amazing things together by:
- thinking differently, making iterative change, simplifying, finding efficiencies and improving how we do things. We are always testing and learning
- setting up our business units with the right resources, pointed at the right things
- having a clear and visible set of objectives that each one of us can help form, rally behind, and deliver.
Belong. Zurich is here to support you
There are many reasons why Zurich is the right choice for you, but here are just a few - grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it); 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; Flexwork@Zurich; become an activist in your community with the support of Z Zurich Foundation; award winning training programs; state-of-the-art Green Star rated office in North Sydney; we 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 place that 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 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!
