Group Employee Benefits Underwriter, ZGEBS, 80-100%

The Zurich Global Employee Benefits Solutions (ZGEBS) supports multinational companies in finding the right financing solutions for their global employee benefit plans. From multinational pooling and captive services to innovative global underwriting programs, we offer multinational companies a holistic approach to risk management and financing solutions, maximizing the value of their global employee benefit plans.

The role

As an employee benefits group underwriter, you will be working in an exciting international environment, based in either Zurich, London or Dubai. You will be the primary point of contact for any technical related topics in relation to our corporate customers and you will be handling new and renewal cases as part of a team of Life, Disability, Accident and Group Medical underwriters.

What you will do

• Use a disciplined approach to risk assessment of new and renewal business of your own portfolio of customers.

• Collaborate with our sales colleagues to help acquire new corporate customers.

• Work closely with the account managers and the network partners to win and to retain the business in the best interest of ZGEBS and the Customer.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of tools and processes, supporting the underwriting area.

• Contribute to the ongoing performance management of the book of business.

What you bring

• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the pricing and underwriting of Group Life and/or Medical Insurance schemes;

• A team player, who enjoys working in a dynamic and multi-cultural organisation

• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

• Experience of dealing in International benefits would be an advantage

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (including Word, PowerPoint; Excel)

• Strong English communication skills. At ease in discussing and communicating about technical topics to a wide range of stakeholders

• Ability to quickly understand and make use of new technical information in relation to risk assessment

• Ability to understand, interpret and translate customer requirements into deliverables

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application.

At our Quai Zurich Campus , our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet .

• Location(s): CH - Zürich, UK - London
• Remote working:
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Christopher Parkinson