Senior SME Underwriter – Zurich
Zurich, a leading insurer, is seeking an experienced Senior SME Underwriter to support Australian businesses and drive profitable underwriting outcomes while advancing digital transformation.
Responsibilities
* Building strong, solution-focused relationships with brokers to deliver agreed service and underwriting outcomes
* Applying underwriting expertise to drive profitable portfolio performance and sound risk decisions
* Supporting underwriting governance through consistent application of guidelines and procedures
* Coaching, developing and uplifting technical capability across the SME underwriting teams
* Contributing to sales leadership activities that support sustainable and profitable growth
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality and customer experience
Qualifications
* Extensive experience underwriting SME or Package business within General Insurance
* Demonstrated ability to deliver profitable underwriting results across top and bottom line
* Strong understanding of underwriting governance, legislation and regulatory requirements
* Experience working closely with broker networks and distribution partners
* Proven capability in influencing stakeholders across a matrix environment
* Experience supporting change, continuous improvement or operating model transformation
Benefits
* Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer's leave and access to Family Care (parental leave)
* Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees
* Programs to support health and wellbeing, including an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year and a AUD$295 new starter e‐voucher for work‐from‐home setup
* Access to award‐winning training programs and career development opportunities
* Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams, fueling innovation and equity
* Global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide
* Opportunity to volunteer and work in our state‐of‐the‐art Green Star rated offices when present in the office
* Corporate commitment to planting a tree for each new employee
* Recognitions including WGEA, Family Inclusive Workplace, Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity and other employer‐of‐choice awards
Equal Opportunity Statement
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, please let us know at the time of your application.
Internal Applicants
Internal applicants are encouraged to apply.
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