German Life Insurance Underwriter

Zurich; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Life Ireland is seeking a German-speaking Life Insurance Underwriter/Claims Assessor to evaluate applications and claims. The role offers flexibility for full-time or part-time work, requiring 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include making timely decisions and communicating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree and fluency in German to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of market experience with underwriting authority for Life, Serious Illness, or risk claims, or a medical qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications and claims for Life and Serious Illness products.
• Make quality, timely decisions aligned with underwriting and claims philosophies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent German

Underwriting Authority

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant degree or industry/medical qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Zurich Life Ireland (ZLAP) is seeking a German-speaking Life Insurance Underwriter/Claims Assessor to evaluate applications and claims for Life and Serious Illness products. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of market experience as an Underwriter.

This role can be full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate's needs. Please discuss flexibility during the interview process.

The position is a "Controlled Function (CF)" under the Central Bank Reform Act, 2010. Acceptance is contingent upon meeting the Central Bank Fitness and Probity Standards and possessing relevant qualifications from an MCC perspective.

Your Role

As a German Life Insurance Underwriter/Claims Assessor, your main responsibilities will include:

1. Making quality, timely decisions aligned with Zurich's underwriting and claims philosophies.
2. Communicating effectively with stakeholders, including customers and advisors.
3. Explaining decisions to resolve challenges.
4. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
5. Acting with integrity and a positive attitude.
6. Taking ownership of personal development and supporting team growth through training and feedback.
7. Driving quality within the team by providing feedback and root cause analysis to prevent errors.

Your Skills and Experience

To succeed, you should have:

• Fluent written and spoken German.
• 3-5 years of market experience with underwriting authority for Life, Serious Illness, or risk claims, or a medical qualification such as nursing.
• A relevant degree or industry/medical qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team, with self-motivation.

Additional Information

The primary work location is Blackrock, Dublin. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week. Initial onboarding will be office-based.

If you are interested and meet the requirements, please apply online by clicking the "Apply" button.

Who We Are

Zurich is a leading Irish insurance provider with over 1,000 employees across Dublin and Wexford, part of a global company with 53,000 employees worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, offering flexible work models, training, and development opportunities. Join us to be part of a culture that promotes acceptance, diversity, and team spirit. Together, we aim to create a brighter future.