Business Motor Market Facing Underwriter-Hybrid
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Business Motor Market Facing Underwriter
We are part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a global company established in 1872 with its headquarters in Switzerland. Our employees across the globe serve customers in more than 170 countries, providing insurance for individuals and companies alike.
Here in Ireland, we're one of the largest insurers in the country, employing over 1,000 people in Dublin and Wexford. We have a strong reputation in the market, with a long history of winning awards for our service excellence among brokers and customers.
We are hiring a Business Motor Marketing Facing Underwriter to join our team. The Business Lines Motor Team is responsible for meeting the Insurance needs of our Business Lines customers through our broker channel. The team underwrites new business and existing books of Business Motor.
Your Role
You will report to the Business Motor Team Coach, working closely with Broker Partners and other internal operations such as Pricing, Product Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Sales & Distribution, and Risk Engineering.
The successful candidate's responsibilities include:
* Underwrite and analyse 'renewal' business using the Zurich Way of Underwriting framework.
* Manage relationships with 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.
* Proactively contribute ideas for new or enhanced propositions.
* Adhere to Central Bank compliance standards.
* Demonstrate high-quality assurance in all elements of the underwriting process.
* Maintain Underwriting Records.
* Be flexible to participate in ad hoc projects.
* Deliver superior service in the management of renewals.
Your Skills & Experience
You will need:
Required:
* Industry knowledge of at least 3 years.
* Relevant professional qualifications such as CIP, MDI, ACII.
* Excellent technical insurance knowledge, including commercial insurance.
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
* Knowledge of Zurich products/policy wordings.
* Ability to work within a team environment.
* Ability to build key relationships with partners and customers.
* Excellent communication skills.
* A strong team player with a flexible attitude towards work.
* Strong leadership and delegation skills.
* Enthusiasm, ambition, and innovation.
* Ability to operate independently.
* Pro-active problem-solving, decision-making, and judgement skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
* Ability to prioritise workload and adapt quickly in a busy environment.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* All employees are expected to work in accordance with the behaviours laid out in Zurich's Purpose and Values.
Additional Information
Primary work location is Wexford, but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.
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About Us
Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies, providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. We employ over 1,000 people across our locations in Dublin and Wexford.
Zurich is a strong brand, with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk.
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.