Senior Technical Underwriter

1 month ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full time
Senior Technical Underwriting

We are part of the worldwide Zurich Insurance Group, established in 1872 and headquartered in Switzerland. Our 55,000 employees across the globe serve customers in more than 170 countries, from individuals who need their homes, cars or lives insured, to providing risk management expertise and commercial insurance to many of the largest multinational companies on the planet.

Our industry is a dynamic and fast-moving one, helping people and businesses keep pace with change, and the risks which emerge, on a global scale.

Here in Ireland, we're one of the largest insurers in the country, employing more than 1,000 people in locations in Dublin and Wexford. We have a great reputation in the marketplace here, with a long history of winning awards for our service excellence among brokers and customers.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Your Role

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

  • Maintain a collective focus and support the Head of Business Lines Underwriting and LOB's with the achievement of financial objectives & business plans
  • Support Lines of Business in developing and updating LOB strategies annually
  • Work closely with Line of Business Heads to review products, propositions and product training to ensure this is meeting customer & MFU needs
  • Comply with Zurich Risk Policy, Global Underwriting Policies as well as local regulatory and industry requirements
  • Provide active and hands-on support of Large Case renewals
  • Actively support in monitoring the portfolio's risk quality mix, with recommended targeted actions to address or displace poorer performing risks or elements of the portfolio's or conversely recommend actions to increase and drive growth within profitable area's
  • Periodically provide technical training and underwriting updates to the MFU community
  • Be flexible to participate in ad hoc projects
  • Support with managing key internal & external stakeholder relationships with (Brokers, Customers, Regional Sales Leads, Senior management, Claims)
  • Working under limited direction and executes The Zurich Way of Underwriting
Your Skills & Experience

Required

  • A minimum of 10 years' experience working in an insurance environment with supporting underwriting authority
  • An industry recognised qualification or good progression towards same
  • Good knowledge of underwriting practices and the accompanying legal environment
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills
  • Strong reporting skills and knowledge of Microsoft office

Competencies

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work within a team environment – focused on the achievement of both individual and team goals
  • Ability to build key relationships with partners & customers
  • Strong interpersonal, organisational relationship building skills
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to produce innovative solutions
  • Presentation skills
  • Enthusiasm, ambition and innovation
  • Ability to operate independently

Other

  • This role may be Dublin or Wexford based with occasional travel required
Additional Information

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button "Apply online".

Who we are

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let's Create a Brighter Future Together


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