Underwriter - Financial Institutions

Zurich Insurance
Australia
Workplace: HybridContractFunction: Banking, Lending & CreditSkills: ["Collaboration","Commercial thinking","Relationship building","Accountability","Continuous learning"]

Assess and underwrite complex Financial Lines risks within delegated authority to drive sustainable, profitable growth across Australia and New Zealand. Partner closely with brokers, customers, and underwriting colleagues to manage new and renewal business, build market relationships, identify opportunities aligned to underwriting strategy, and provide technical guidance. Support the team through coaching and knowledge sharing while contributing to continuous improvement and data-driven portfolio decisions.

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Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance
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Underwriter - Financial Institutions

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Job Summary

Assess and underwrite complex Financial Lines risks within delegated authority to drive sustainable, profitable growth across Australia and New Zealand. Partner closely with brokers, customers, and underwriting colleagues to manage new and renewal business, build market relationships, identify opportunities aligned to underwriting strategy, and provide technical guidance. Support the team through coaching and knowledge sharing while contributing to continuous improvement and data-driven portfolio decisions.
Location: Australia
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract · 12 months
Job Function: Banking, Lending & Credit

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage new and renewal Financial Lines business within delegated authority while maintaining portfolio profitability.
  • •Build and maintain relationships with brokers, distributors, and customers to support growth and retention outcomes.
  • •Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned with Zurich’s underwriting strategy.
  • •Provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance across Financial Lines products and coverage matters.
  • •Support underwriting capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing, and contribute to continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual LeavePersonal LeaveParental LeaveHybrid WorkingWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstrated underwriting experience across Financial Lines products including D&O, Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, and Cyber.
  • •Experience developing and managing broker and distribution partnerships.
  • •Proven ability to grow a portfolio and execute business strategies within a complex insurance environment.
  • •Strong commercial and financial acumen with understanding of portfolio performance.
  • •Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing less experienced underwriters.
Experience:InsuranceGeneral insuranceFinancial Lines
Skills:CollaborationCommercial thinkingRelationship buildingAccountabilityContinuous learning

Company Brief

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company offering a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services to individuals, small businesses and large corporations across multiple markets worldwide.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 1872
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