Senior Underwriter - Motor

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.

We’re on a mission to become Australia’s leading digital insurer—and we’re looking for a Senior Motor Underwriter who shares our ambition. In this role, you’ll lead the underwriting of complex motor portfolios, applying expert judgement and leveraging digital tools to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. You’ll collaborate with distribution partners, product teams, and fellow underwriters to drive growth, innovation, and underwriting excellence.

You’ll also play a key role in mentoring others, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to the evolution of our underwriting frameworks—all while helping shape the future of motor insurance in a digital-first environment.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Underwrite and analyse renewal and new business opportunities within delegated authority levels.
• Collaborate with brokers and internal teams to deliver tailored property insurance solutions.
• Leverage data insights and digital tools to inform pricing, coverage decisions, and risk assessments.
• Partner across Claims, Distribution, and other underwriting lines to support multi-line opportunities.
• Contribute to underwriting innovation by sharing insights and supporting proposition development.

Important to your success – let’s grow together

We’re looking for a seasoned motor underwriter with strong commercial acumen and a digital mindset—someone who can balance risk with opportunity, lead change, and collaborate across teams to drive underwriting excellence and innovation.

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

• 6+ years of insurance experience, including motor underwriting and sales.
• Business degree or equivalent, with ANZIIF CIP Senior Insurance Qualification.
• Proven success in driving digital transformation or innovation within underwriting.
• Strong understanding of underwriting systems, digital platforms, and data analytics.
• Skilled in risk assessment using both traditional and digital methodologies.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with internal teams and external partners.

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!