State Manager SA

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 State Manager for SA, you will play a pivotal leadership role within Zurich’s General Insurance business, leading our mid to large commercial segment. You will work closely with brokers and customers to deliver tailored insurance solutions across industries such as construction, property, manufacturing and financial lines.

You will shape and deliver the state strategy, drive sustainable and profitable growth, and lead a portfolio of complex and strategically important accounts while strengthening Zurich’s presence in the South Australian market.

This is a leadership role where your impact extends beyond the state. You will set the cultural tone, lead high-performing teams, and bring together underwriting, distribution, claims and risk engineering to deliver strong outcomes for customers and brokers while managing risk effectively.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Leading the state to achieve profitable growth in line with Zurich’s General Insurance strategy
• Setting clear priorities and direction for state-based team to deliver strong commercial outcomes
• Building and sustaining senior broker and customer relationships across the market
• Driving collaboration across sales, underwriting, claims and risk engineering for a whole-of-account approach
• Providing visible market leadership on complex and high-profile deals
• Establishing a strong operating rhythm, governance and performance reporting for the state

Important to your success – let’s grow together

You are a confident, commercially minded leader who thrives in complex environments and leads with purpose. You bring curiosity, resilience and authenticity to your work, and you build trust through strong relationships, clear communication and a genuine commitment to people and performance.

In order to be successful, you will have the following:

• Extensive senior leadership experience within the Australian General Insurance market
• A proven track record of driving profitable growth and delivering strategic change
• Strong experience leading and developing high-performing, engaged teams
• Deep commercial, financial and market acumen with a customer-first mindset
• Demonstrated ability to build a strong market profile and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience navigating complex deals and partnering across multiple functions

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; Gold 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!

Internal applicants

No one fits a job description perfectly. So, if you meet some of the criteria above and think you could be a good fit for the role and want to grow your career and develop new capabilities/skills, we highly encourage you to apply. If you are still unsure, please reach out to the hiring manager or recruiter for more information on this opportunity.

• Hiring manager: Alex Morgan
• Recruiter: Darren Haynes
• Applications close: Monday 22nd June 2026

If you are successful in progressing to an interview, please update your current manager about your application