Business Motor Market Facing Underwriter-Hybrid
Job Summary: We are seeking a Business Motor Marketing Facing Underwriter to join our team in Wexford, Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting new business and existing policies, managing customer and broker relationships, and contributing to the development of new propositions.
Salary: €50,000 - €65,000 per annum depending on experience.
Job Description:
Your Role
* 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.
* Negotiate terms & conditions in line with our agreed strategy on ZRC and Retention.
* Contribute to managing schemes.
* Build relationships in support of customer/business acquisition and retention.
* 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.
Your Skills & Experience
* 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.
* Excellent knowledge of Zurich products/policy wordings.
* Ability to work within a team environment – focused on the achievement of both individual and team goals.
* Ability to build key relationships with partners & customers.
* Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
* A strong team player with a flexible, positive attitude towards work.
* Strong leadership and delegation skills.
* Enthusiasm, ambition and innovation.
* Ability to operate independently.
* Pro-active with strong problem-solving, decision-making and judgement skills.
* Excellent attention to detail, including a strong ability to multitask.
* Ability to prioritise workload and to adapt quickly within a busy environment to ensure we respond effectively to customer needs and expectations.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills that support a high service standard.
* All employees are expected to work in accordance with the behaviours laid out in Zurich Purpose and Values.
Primary work location is Wexford based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.
Who we are:
Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services.
The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.
Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide forming the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk.
In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development.
As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.
At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential.
We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc.
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