Business Motor Market Facing Underwriter-Hybrid
Zurich, a leading insurance company in Ireland, is seeking a Business Motor Market Facing Underwriter to join their team.
The Business Lines Motor Team is responsible for meeting the Insurance needs of business customers through broker channels. The role involves underwriting new business and existing books of Business Motor, working closely with broker partners and internal operations such as Pricing, Product Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Sales & Distribution, and Risk Engineering. The successful candidate will report to the Business Motor Team Coach and be responsible for relationship management of key customer and broker accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Underwrite and analyse 'renewal' business utilizing the Zurich Way of Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels.
* Negotiate terms & conditions in line with our agreed strategy on ZRC and Retention.
* 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.
* Maintain Underwriting Records in accordance with regulatory/statutory and internal requirements.
Requirements:
* 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.
* 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.
* Strong leadership and delegation skills.
* Enthusiasm, ambition and innovation.
About Zurich:
Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. With over 1,000 employees across its locations in Dublin and Wexford, Zurich offers flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, promoting opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. We value and defend what is right, committed to delivering on our purpose - Let's Create a Brighter Future Together