Senior Life Underwriter – Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Zurich Insurance Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks leave

Hybrid work

Wellbeing payment

Starter e-voucher

Shine portal access

Training programs

Global mobility

Green Star offices

Tree planting

Awards & memberships

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Company is seeking experienced Life Underwriters to join our Retail Underwriting Team across Australia’s state capital cities. You’ll assess Life, TPD, Trauma and Income Protection applications, make high-quality underwriting decisions, and support advisers and distribution partners.

With a minimum of five years in a Life Underwriting role, you’ll bring strong regulatory knowledge, ANZIIF Cert IV in Life Insurance and ALUCA CPLI accreditation.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in an Individual Life Underwriting role in a retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products and regulatory framework.
• ANZIIF Cert IV in Life Insurance or equivalent; ALUCA CPLI accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assess Life, TPD, Trauma and Income Protection applications across medical, financial and occupational factors.
• Make high-quality underwriting decisions in line with Zurich's philosophy and frameworks.
• Provide technical underwriting support to customers and distribution partners.
• Build relationships with advisers, reinsurers and key stakeholders.
• Support underwriting quality through case checking and recommendations on non-disclosures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reviews of guidelines and processes.

Skills

Life Underwriting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Agile working

Education

ANZIIF Cert IV in Life Insurance

ALUCA CPLI accreditation

Job description

Zurich Insurance Company is seeking experienced Life Underwriters to join our Retail Underwriting Team across Australia’s state capital cities. You’ll assess Life, TPD, Trauma and Income Protection applications, make high-quality underwriting decisions, and support advisers and distribution partners.

With a minimum of five years in a Life Underwriting role, you’ll bring strong regulatory knowledge, ANZIIF Cert IV in Life Insurance and ALUCA CPLI accreditation.