Agency Administrator

Job Summary Zurich Life Ireland (ZLAP) is looking for a German Agency Administrator who will focus on understanding and responding to what matters to distributors. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills. Successful candidates will gain a thorough knowledge of the workings of a life office by working in a dynamic environment handling queries and requests. 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 As a German Agency Administrator your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: Working within the Agency Administration Department, you will assist the team in delivering a high quality and effective service to our German distributors Handling a wide variety of queries from German distributors Monitoring the team mailbox and triaging requests in a timely manner Assisting in achieving the overall objectives of the Department Addressing queries arising from commission payments. Assisting with the maintenance of German distributor records Vetting new agencies, setting up records on the system and issuing documentation Assisting with the cancellation of German distributors & transfers of business between distributors Assisting with the set up & maintenance of German web users Providing a world class service by maintaining and improving service levels Dealing with standard tasks within agreed service turn around times Your Skills and Experience As a German Agency Administrator your skills and qualifications will include: Fluent German is essential A relevant business degree and/or industry qualification Experience in the Life and Pensions industry is preferable but not essential Excellent knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel) Competencies: Excellent analytical skills Ability to prioritise urgent work for timely delivery Accurate, with high attention to detail Excellent organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexibility in working hours to meet tight deadlines Additional Information Primary work location is Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based. 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