Lead Life Underwriter — Hybrid, 5 Weeks Leave

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave (Z leave)

Hybrid working arrangement

AUD$500 wellbeing payment

AUD$295 new starter e-voucher

Shine portal benefits

Global mobility opportunities

Green Star offices

Tree planting for new employees

Job summary

Zurich in Australia is seeking a Principal Underwriter in our Life Underwriting Retail Team to deliver thoughtful, sustainable underwriting outcomes for our customers and partners. Reporting to the Chapter Lead – Underwriting, you’ll apply strong technical judgment with a client-centric approach.

You will assess new business and changes to Life Risk policies, advise advisers and partners, and mentor colleagues while driving continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience in an individual life underwriting role.
• High-level underwriting authorities and advanced medical/financial assessment capability.
• Strong knowledge of life insurance products, industry practices, relevant legislation and regulation.
• Subject matter expertise in at least one life underwriting-related area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• ANZIIF Certificate IV in Life Insurance or equivalent and ALUCA CPLI accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual Life, TPD, Trauma and Income Protection applications across medical, financial and occupational risks.
• Make timely, high-quality decisions in line with Zurich’s underwriting philosophy and relevant frameworks.
• Provide technical underwriting support and guidance to customers, advisers, distribution partners and internal teams.
• Complete case checking and countersigning while coaching and mentoring underwriting colleagues.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, reinsurers and an aligned adviser panel.
• Contribute to guideline and process improvements and represent the Retail Underwriting Team internally and externally.

Skills

Life underwriting

Stakeholder engagement

Technical judgement

Written and verbal communication

Education

ANZIIF Certificate IV in Life Insurance or equivalent

ALUCA CPLI accreditation

Job description

Zurich in Australia is seeking a Principal Underwriter in our Life Underwriting Retail Team to deliver thoughtful, sustainable underwriting outcomes for our customers and partners. Reporting to the Chapter Lead – Underwriting, you’ll apply strong technical judgment with a client-centric approach.

You will assess new business and changes to Life Risk policies, advise advisers and partners, and mentor colleagues while driving continuous improvement across the team.