Motor Underwriter

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full time
Join us in shaping a brighter future...

Are you ready to embark on a new journey with us at Zurich? Despite our 150 years of history, we are paving the way towards a better tomorrow – for you, your growth, well-being, and community, as well as our clients and the environment.

This exhilarating voyage is all about creating a positive impact. If you wish to be part of a values-driven organization, a frontrunner in the insurance sector, actively making a difference and consistently striving towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and the planet, then keep reading.

Let's team up to forge a brighter path, let's drive change

Work isn't just about a place you go, it's about what you do. The nature of work keeps evolving, and at Zurich, we are dedicated to establishing work methods that contribute to a brighter future.

As a Motor Underwriter (9-month contract with the possibility of permanency), your role involves analyzing and underwriting new and renewed business, engaging with the market, using The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework with moderate technical assignments, ensuring top-notch service to clients.

Some of your core responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborating with the commercial team to ensure outstanding service for all stakeholder groups.
  • Managing renewal servicing and underwriting to achieve desired portfolio retention.
  • Coordinating account activities for renewals and identifying additional opportunities.
  • Establishing strong relationships with key brokers and clients in the region.
Essential to your success - let's develop together
  • Extensive experience in market-facing underwriting, broking, or distribution roles.
  • Thorough understanding of the motor product and market.
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial underwriting business, relevant laws, and regulations in the General Insurance sector.
  • Proven track record in relationship-building and negotiation skills internally and externally.
  • Outstanding communication skills across all levels.
  • Ability to deliver tangible results.
Empower yourself. Make a difference

We achieve great things together by:

  • Embracing innovation, continuous improvement, and efficiency.
  • Aligning our business units with appropriate resources and goals.
  • Pursuing clear and measurable objectives that we can collectively support and accomplish.

We are all heading towards the same goal, promoting curiosity, courage, and accountability as we explore new avenues to delight our clients and foster a thriving work environment.

Belong. Zurich is your support system

There are numerous reasons why Zurich stands out as an excellent workplace:

  • Zurich NZ recognized as the "Top Insurance Workplace" for four consecutive years.
  • Recipient of the HRD Magazine "Employer of Choice Award" in 2021.
  • Named the "Employer of the Year" by Insurance Business - Women in Insurance in 2019.

Here are just a few more reasons why Zurich is the perfect fit for you – opportunities for growth and advancement; collaboration with diverse global teams; exploration of your interests, driving innovation, promoting equality, and making a positive impact; access to health and wellness programs; involvement in community initiatives supported by Z Zurich Foundation; exceptional training programs; environmentally friendly office in North Sydney; a tree planted for every new employee as part of sustainability efforts.

In a nutshell, Zurich is a place where you can truly thrive and feel at home.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us when applying.

If you are ready to embark on a journey towards creating a brighter future and a sense of unity, then consider applying today to kickstart your adventure.


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