Senior Underwriter Liability and Financi

A new transformational adventure awaits you… 

How does 5 weeks leave per year, an impactful career that you’ll truly love, and working for a trustworthy organisation that empowers wellbeing and is accelerating digital transformation sound like to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune's ‘World's Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry - is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Zurich insurance New Zealand is a branch of our Australian business and part of the global Zurich Insurance Group. We underwrite across the major lines of business such as Property, Liability, Financial Lines, Motor and SME digitally traded package policies. We have a long track record of success in New Zealand and have identified a number of opportunities to grow our business.

 We are a small team that acts as the tip of a very long spear. Zurich has significant underwriting capacity here in New Zealand, supported by global expertise that is available to all the underwriting community. We are at our hearts an underwriting company and one that wins many awards for our culture, social investment and innovation.   

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference  

A great opportunity exists as Senior Underwriter Liability and Financial Lines reporting to the General Manager, NZ. 

This role is a leadership role within our underwriting team with two distinct components. For financial lines the role will identify areas for growth, and product innovations and work with the existing underwriter to grow the portfolio.

The role will develop, manage and support relationships across the market to position Zurich as a growth leader in the field. Additionally, the role holder will ensure that underwriting is undertaken in line with all appropriate guidelines and within authority seeking advice and support where necessary.

The liability component of the role is to lead the development of the line of business identifying where and how we can best grow and driving the new business proposition and support for existing and new staff. Again, it is about leading the line internally and externally, building relationships and highlighting the capabilities we have into the market to develop the portfolio.

The role will have at least one direct report, and the holder will take responsibility for ensuring that the training and development of the team is appropriate using own or internal and external resources.

Important to your success - Unlock your potential

In order to be successful in the role, you will have the following:

• Multiple years of Underwriting experience in Liability & Financial Lines (Professional Indemnity, D&O, Cyber, etc.)
• Strong technical underwriting skills with a deep understanding of policy wordings, risk assessment, and pricing strategies.  
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., ANZIIF CIP, tertiary degree in Business/Finance/Law) preferred
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio profitably and drive business growth.  
• Experience in people management
• Knowledge of the New Zealand insurance market and regulatory environment.  

Belong. Zurich is here to support you 

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• 5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, as well as 15 days personal/carer’s leave (as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing), plus access to Family Care (parental leave)
• Hybrid working arrangement - office 3 days and WFH 2 days p/w standard for FT employees
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier along with receiving a AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, plus a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal
• Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) with award winning training programs. As our strength is our people and we value your individuality
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; Explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role
• Global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide
• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day
• We plant a tree for every new employee
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive workplace; Silver AWEI employer, Pride in diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, have work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.  

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure!