Our employee benefits

To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits and incentives. Here are some highlights:

Financial

  • Competitive salary
  • Staff Pension Scheme
  • Company bonus
  • A range of insurance product discounts for you, your friends and family 
  • Share Participation Scheme 
  • Death in Service Benefit

Training & development

At Zurich, you will have access to internal learning & development opportunities.  We strive to develop our people to create opportunities for internal promotions where possible. There is financial support for further education and all employees have access to thousands of courses and resources including LinkedIn Learning.

Health & wellbeing

All Zurich employees have automatic access to the VHI Employee Assistance Programme, a generous health insurance subsidy, permanent health insurance, annual flu vaccines and regular health screening.  Our Wellbeing Committee run regular wellbeing talks/events.  We also participate in the Cycle To Work scheme.

Work life at Zurich

As an employee of Zurich, you also have:

  • Paid Family Leave (primary parent, co-parent, miscarriage leave)
  • Part time opportunities and a range of flexible working options
  • Paid time off for volunteering opportunities
  • Z Zurich Foundation events and initiatives

Committees & forums

  • Charity Committee
  • Diversity & Inclusion Forum
  • Wellbeing Committee
  • Employee Forums
  • Sports & Social Club organising events, competitions, sports, quizes etc.

What our employees say...

"Zurich Insurance is a great all-inclusive company to work for. Our Hybrid work model makes it easy to have a work/life balance. I love that you can develop your career within Zurich and have the opportunity to learn about many different types of Insurance. I never went to college but now have a Diploma in Insurance thanks to Zurich."

Aisling O'Byrne
Market Facing Underwriter - Agri

"Doing the apprenticeship with Zurich has been a brilliant experience. It’s been a great privilege to be supported in my professional and academic journey. Working with Zurich is something I’d recommend to anybody considering a career in insurance."

Cian Doyle
Third Year Apprentice, Personal Lines Broker Team

"Zurich is a company that offers diverse professional experience and gives opportunities for progression, where I feel my goals are fully supported by the organization. I am looking forward to seeing what the future holds for me within Zurich".
Izabela Mikula
Trainee Accountant

"Working for Zurich has given me the confidence and capability to progress my career. There is a brilliant culture in the workplace, making it a great place to work in. Zurich ticks all the boxes for me".
Kevin Miley
Group Pensions Coach

"Working for Zurich allows me to be part of a company who embrace diversity and equality. It is important to me to stand tall in the profession and company I am part of and I can do this with Zurich".
Caroline O'Leary
Personal Lines Senior Agent

“Zurich has made me maximize and achieve potentials I never realised I had in me. It’s a great company for career progression, whilst it fits seamlessly with my aspirations. It also provides a great opportunity for me to make an impact.”

Kehinde Samuel
Trainee Life Underwriter

"Zurich Insurance is a happy and friendly place to work. Everyone strives to be the very best that they can be. Zurich is a company that offers a large amount of careers opportunities whether you are someone who enjoys dealing with people or someone who enjoys numbers there is a job to match your preference."

William Miller
Personal Lines Agent

"Working for Zurich has allowed me to grow so much professionally but also personally. ‘A typical day’ here is never typical, there is always something new and challenging happening and every day is filled with new learning opportunities. A career change is never too late!"

Amy Purcell
Personal Lines Agent