Motor Underwriting Manager - NSW/ACT

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 our Motor Fleet Underwriting Manager for NSW/ACT, you’ll lead a team of underwriters who are shaping the future of our motor fleet portfolio. This role sits at the heart of our Commercial Markets team, where your leadership will help drive profitable growth, strengthen broker and customer partnerships, and support our ongoing digital and operational transformation.

You’ll play a key part in empowering your team while championing collaboration across underwriting, sales, and broader business stakeholders to deliver strong market outcomes and an exceptional customer experience.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Lead a team of Motor Fleet Underwriters to drive profitable portfolio growth
• Oversee underwriting decisions across new business and renewals in a fast‑moving market
• Build strong relationships with brokers, customers, and internal teams to enhance service delivery
• Provide technical leadership to support capability uplift and continuous development
• Monitor portfolio trends and identify opportunities for optimisation
• Advocate for process improvements and digital innovation across the motor fleet portfolio

Important to your success – let’s grow together

You’re a people‑focused leader who brings a confident, collaborative, and forward‑thinking approach. You thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building strong relationships, and lead with curiosity and accountability.

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

• Proven experience in motor underwriting
• Strong capability in managing underwriting portfolios and decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain broker and stakeholder relationships
• Experience leading or coaching teams to deliver high performance
• Solid understanding of underwriting governance and regulatory requirements
• Confident communication and presentation skills

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!