National Underwriter Manager - Accident & Health

A new transformational adventure awaits you… 

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound 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.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!

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

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

As the National Underwriter for Accident & Health (A&H), you will play a pivotal role in supporting our global growth ambitions within this product line through strong market engagement and the robust application of underwriting and technical principles. You will collaborate closely with the Head of Casualty to achieve our objectives.

In this role, you will underwrite complex corporate accounts and manage key external relationships with international broking houses, strategic broking partners, MGA partners, cluster groups, and direct clients. You will also promote the Zurich A&H proposition, identifying opportunities that align with our appetite, including corporate accounts, complex cases, schemes, and facilities.

Additionally, you will support the Head of Casualty in developing A&H product strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining underwriting governance, and executing strategic growth initiatives to sustain our strong and stable performance. You will monitor our performance against financial and other portfolio optimisation metrics, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.

You will be accountable for aligning internal stakeholders, including our executive leadership and sales teams, with our strategic ambitions. Furthermore, you will support the enhancement of team capabilities and raise awareness about Accident & Health insurance.

Important to your success - let's grow together  

• Extensive experience as an underwriter in Accident & Health.
• Solid knowledge of Insurance Law and regulation.
• Clear understanding of financial and statistical matters.
• Strong implementation and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to present effectively to various audiences.
• Tier 1 Accreditation to support Zurich’s authorizations as listed in the AFSL and outlined in ASIC PS164.104C.

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.

• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).
• Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
• Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in 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.
• Take advantage of 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, maintain 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!