Motor Underwriter – Business Lines & Renewals

Zurich Insurance Company Limited (Ireland Branch); Wexford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Europe AG, Ireland Branch is seeking a Business Lines Motor Underwriter to join their team in Wexford. You will work closely with Broker Partners and internal teams to underwrite renewal business within delegated authority and follow the Zurich Way of Underwriting.

The role emphasises relationship management, negotiation of terms, contributing to schemes, and delivering high-quality, reliable service. Primary location is Wexford with occasional travel to other Zurich locations.

Qualifications

• Level 8
• Bachelor's degree or similar
• 3 years plus industry knowledge
• Holds or is working towards relevant professional qualifications i.e. CIP, MDI, ACII
• Excellent technical insurance knowledge, including specific knowledge in Commercial Insurance
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and analyse 'renewal' business utilizing the Zurich Way of Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels.
• Responsible for relationship management of key Customer and Broker Accounts
• Negotiating terms & conditionsin line with our agreed strategy on ZRC and Retention
• Contribute to managing schemes
• Build relationships in support of customer/business acquisition and retention (e.g. by handling a range of queries, providing advice to assist with the development of an account)
• Implement agreed technical standards, controls, practices and procedures, thereby maintaining underwriting discipline
• Proactively contribute ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions based on technical, customer and distributor insights
• Adhere to Central Bank compliance standards of operating
• Demonstrate high level of Quality Assurance in all elements of the underwriting process
• Ensure any issues arising are dealt with in accordance with Zurich standards and that where appropriate issues escalated in a timely fashion
• Maintain Underwriting Records in accordance with regulatory / statutory and internal requirements
• Be flexible to participate in ad hoc projects
• Deliver superior service in the management of renewals

Skills

Excellent numerical and analytical

Education

Level 8

Bachelor's degree or similar

Job description

Zurich Insurance Europe AG, Ireland Branch is seeking a Business Lines Motor Underwriter to join their team in Wexford. You will work closely with Broker Partners and internal teams to underwrite renewal business within delegated authority and follow the Zurich Way of Underwriting.

The role emphasises relationship management, negotiation of terms, contributing to schemes, and delivering high-quality, reliable service. Primary location is Wexford with occasional travel to other Zurich locations.