Life Underwriter 12 Month

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance plc is looking for an Underwriter to underwrite and analyse new and existing Individual and Group Risk business. We are looking for an ambitious individual with ideally 3-5 years market experience as an Underwriter. You will need to be a clear and logical thinker with excellent attention to detail and keen to advance your career as an Underwriter. 

This is a 12-month maternity leave contract
 

Your Role

As an Underwriter your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Assessment and application of appropriate terms within authority and in accordance with the company philosophy for Life, Serious Illness and IP proposals including:
o    Consideration of medical, occupation and avocational risks
o    Assessment of financial risks 

•    Produce high quality underwriting decisions in a timely manner.
•    Engagement with Chief Medical Officer and Reinsurers on complex cases.
•    Interaction with the New Business department for effective and efficient communication of underwriting requirements and final decisions on applications.
•    Effective interaction with brokers and Zurich Life broker consultants in explaining underwriting requirements and decisions.
•    To be able to work independently and to a high degree of accuracy.
•    To build your underwriting experience through attendance at appropriate training seminars and broker workshops as required. 

Your skills and experience

As an Underwriter your skills and qualifications will include: 

•    Graduate with Diploma in Life and Disability Underwriting (preferable)
•    3-5 years market experience with an Underwriting Authority for Life, Serious Illness and preferably IP also.
•    Commitment to achieving excellent customer outcomes. 
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Excellent organisational skills and display the ability to manage your time and workload as required, while displaying a flexible approach to your work and learning. 
•    Team player
 

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role which will initially be office based to allow for onboarding (Blackrock office)
 
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application.

This role may be available on a part-time basis. Please discuss with us the flexibility you may require.