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About the Role

As a Senior Liability Underwriter within our General Insurance business, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of insurance for our customers and broker partners. You’ll develop close trading relationships with strategic brokers, underwriting new and renewal business, and driving profitable growth in the liability portfolio. Reporting to the NSW State Manager, you’ll collaborate with a high-performing team to deliver underwriting excellence, ensure operational requirements are met, and contribute to Zurich’s broader ambition of transforming the insurance landscape.

Responsibilities

Evaluating and underwriting liability insurance risks for new and renewal business, ensuring adherence to Zurich’s guidelines and standards.
Managing and monitoring a portfolio of existing accounts, driving profitable growth and commercial viability.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, customers, and internal stakeholders across NSW/ACT.
Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Leading the execution of strategic plans and company initiatives, including Zurich’s Go-To-Market strategy.
Staying current with industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory requirements to inform underwriting decisions.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in underwriting or broking liability risks, with proven technical capability.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a continuous learning mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build high-performing teams.
Sound knowledge of the broker market, underwriting philosophy, and regulatory frameworks.
Commercial acumen and a customer-centric approach, with the ability to drive market-facing activity and deliver business objectives.

Skills

Liability underwriting
Relationship building
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Communication skills
Broker market knowledge
Underwriting philosophy knowledge
Regulatory frameworks knowledge
Commercial acumen
Customer-centric approach

Location

NSW/ACT

Work Type

Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative
15 days of personal/carer’s leave
Access to Family Care (parental leave)
Hybrid working arrangement
Access to programs to stay healthy
AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year
AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for work-from-home setup
Award-winning training programs
Global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide
Volunteer opportunities
State-of-the-art Green Star rated offices
Dress for your day policy
A tree planted for every new employee

About the Company

Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’
Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025
Leader in the insurance industry
Committed to innovation, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement
Values-driven global organisation
Experiencing real growth and transformation
Committed to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for people, customers, communities, and the planet.
WGEA accredited
Family Inclusive Workplace certified
Gold AWEI Employer
Pride in Diversity member

Equal Opportunity

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.