German Life Insurance Underwriter

Job Summary

Zurich Life Ireland (ZLAP) is looking for a German speaking Life Insurance Underwriter/Claims Assessor who will underwrite and analyse applications for Life and Serious Illness products or claims assessment. We are looking for an ambitious individually with ideally 3-5 years market experience as an Underwriter.  

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

The role to which you are applying for is a “Controlled Function (CF)” within the meaning of the Central Bank Reform Act, 2010. This offer is conditional upon and subject to the Company being satisfied on reasonable grounds, in advance of you accepting this offer, that you meet the Central Bank Fitness and Probity Standards appropriate to the position, and have relevant qualifications from an MCC perspective.

Your Role

As a German Life Insurance Underwriter/claims assessor your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Make quality, timely decisions in line with the Zurich underwriting or claims philosophy and frameworks, underwriting applications to a high standard
•    Display excellent communication skills with a broad range of stakeholders, including customers and advisers
•    Resolve positive decision challenges by explaining decisions made
•    Help create a culture of continuous improvement
•    Always act with integrity, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude
•    Consistently takes ownership for personal development and acts as a role model contributing to a positive and supportive team culture and Identifies training opportunities for self and others and assists with training as directed.
•    Drives quality for the team, providing feedback on errors and providing root cause analysis of errors to avoid repeated mistakes; implements change or remedial action where appropriate.

Your Skills and Experience

As a German Life Insurance Underwriter your skills and qualifications will include: 

•    Fluent written and spoken German is essential.
•    3-5 years market experience with an Underwriting Authority for Life, Serious Illness or risk claims experience or hold a medical qualification such as nursing
•    A relevant business degree and/or industry qualification/or medical qualification
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Excellent organisational skills and display the ability to manage your time and workload as required.
•    Work well both in a team and individually and be self-motivated

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. Position is Dublin-based. This is a hybrid role which will require 2-3 days in office (Blackrock) per week. This is role which will initially be office based to allow for onboarding.

 
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”. 

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 form 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. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!