Property 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 Australia as a Property Underwriter and be part of our journey to become Australia's Leading Digital Insurer. As we transform our technology and reimagine the way we serve our customers, you'll play a pivotal role within our newly established Authorised Representative (AR) division, dedicated to supporting and growing AR networks across Australia. This division is focused on ambitious growth targets in a rapidly expanding segment, driving business development and unlocking new opportunities for Zurich and our partners. Your role will underwrite and analyse new and renewal property risks within delegated authority levels, balancing strong technical discipline with commercial outcomes that deliver for our customers. Working closely with Claims, Distribution and other underwriting lines, you'll use data‑driven insights and Zurich's digital platforms to make confident decisions, manage portfolio performance and co‑create propositions that are simple, efficient and customer‑centred.
You'll be empowered to make sound decisions, contribute to innovative propositions, and continuously develop your expertise in a collaborative, high-performance culture. At Zurich, we're committed to technical excellence, lifelong learning, and delivering value to our customers—because creating a brighter future starts with you.
You will also be responsible for the following:
* Underwriting and pricing new and renewal property business within your authority, ensuring sound risk selection and sustainable profitability.
* Building trusted relationships with brokers and ARs to support retention, growth and cross‑sell opportunities, while championing Zurich's digital solutions.
* Leveraging underwriting tools, data and analytics to inform coverage decisions, appetite alignment and portfolio optimisation.
* Partnering with Claims, Distribution and other lines to shape multi‑line propositions and deliver seamless customer experiences.
* Maintaining market awareness and ensuring adherence to underwriting standards, regulations and internal controls.
* Contributing to continuous improvement by sharing insights, testing and learning, and supporting the development of peers through coaching and reviews.
Important to your success – let's grow together
You're a commercially minded, technically strong property underwriter who thrives in a broker‑facing environment, is comfortable with digital tools and data, and collaborates brilliantly across teams to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
In order to be successful, you will have the following:
* Proven property underwriting experience (ideally 3–5+ years) with a track record of sound decision‑making and technical excellence.
* Proficiency in risk assessment, exposure analysis and pricing, using underwriting tools and frameworks.
* Strong relationship management, communication and negotiation skills with intermediaries and internal stakeholders.
* Working knowledge of general insurance regulations, underwriting guidelines and authority levels, with disciplined adherence to controls.
* Data literacy and portfolio management capability, including interpreting metrics and acting on insights; proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools.
* A growth mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, contributing to a high‑performance, learning‑oriented culture.
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
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