Job opportunities at Zurich Ireland

Job Summary

Zurich Life is expanding its Risk Claims Team in line with our growing protection business. We are looking for an ambitious individual who is passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience at moments that matter most.

Reporting to the Head of Claims, this newly created role is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior position within a dynamic and supportive environment, working across our Individual Protection and Group Protection portfolios. If you have strong technical expertise and enjoy mentoring others, shaping process improvements, and collaborating across teams, this role offers an ideal next step in your career.

This role is a controlled function under the CBI Fitness and Probity Standard.

Your Role

As a Lead Claims Assessor, you will play a key part in ensuring we deliver fair, timely, and compassionate claims decisions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the assessment and signing off on complex Death, Critical Illness, and Income Protection claims.
• Providing coaching, mentorship, and training to junior assessors to support their development.
• Managing customer, employer, and broker queries with professionalism and empathy, representing Zurich Life in the market when required.
• Applying established best practices to consistently meet standards in accuracy, compliance, and service quality.
• Coordinating claim processing and ensuring timely payment of benefits.
• Ensuring all decisions adhere to Zurich’s risk and compliance policies.
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to share insights, resolve queries, and drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting the Head of Claims on strategic initiatives and project work.

Your Skills and Experience

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A strong track record in Risk Claim Assessment, ideally across Life, Income Protection, and Critical Illness products; or senior experience in a related area with a Life Insurance Company.
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to customer care.
• Confident communication skills, with experience engaging with customers, employers, and brokers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support team development.
• The ability to meet and maintain CBI Minimum Competency Code requirements.
• German language skills (an advantage but not required).
• 3rd level qualification and / or relevant professional qualifications such as Actuarial, Legal or medical/Nursing would be an advantage.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Co.Dublin.

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 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, Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 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 a competitive compensation package 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 are an equal opportunity employer.  We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

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.

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance is currently looking for highly motivated experienced administrator with excellent communication skills and attention to detail to fill our Pension Payroll 10 month FTC vacancy starting immediately.

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.

Your Role

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:

• Ensuring that our customers come first is a key responsibility of the role
• Processing customer requests in relation to the payment of ARF withdrawals, Annuities, PHI and Pension
• Retirement Claims. This will involve ensuring that requests are processed in accordance with Product Rules, Revenue Rules and the Company's Processes and Procedures.
• Working towards weekly and monthly deadlines in order to make payments to our Pension Customers in a timely manner
• Dealing with broker and customer phone call and email queries with empathy, listening to and understanding their needs.
• Interacting with other areas of the business e.g. Sales, Customer Support, Compliance etc. to improve how we work
• Keeping abreast of legislative and industry changes and incorporating these into Company practice
• Complaint’s handling
• Support change/improvement initiatives

Your Skills and Experience

As a Payroll Administrator your skills and qualifications will include:

• Has strong inter-personal and communication skills along with excellent attention to detail
• Complaint’s handling
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Be well organized, results driven and capable of working to tight deadlines
• Strong customer focus and ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Good working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Relevant experience within financial services
• Is willing to undertake relevant professional qualification that meets Central Bank Minimum Competency
Requirements
• Working knowledge of CorePay an advantage
• Working knowledge of Life400 an advantage

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. The role is hybrid 2-3 days a week in the office.

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!

Job Summary

Join Zurich's Group Audit team and be part of a global community dedicated to keeping Zurich safe. With over 250 colleagues from 33 nationalities, we work as one global team striving for excellence and creating the best function for our company, our people, and our communities. We embrace and leverage the diverse skills our team brings to provide valuable insights to our stakeholders. We have a real passion for high performance, collaboration, and innovation, as we aim to push boundaries and set new standards for our profession. This includes all our people driving value from data and enhancing their work through AI.

If you are looking to thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling environment, we invite you to join us on our journey. We are currently seeking an Senior Auditor to join our team in Dublin.

This is a hybrid role. The 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.

Ireland Business

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 circa 1200 employees, across its entities located in Dublin and Wexford.

Your role

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of audit engagements, collaborating with audit team members across Group Audit. With the support of the Audit Manager, you will develop a deep understanding of the business and its risks. You will co-develop high-quality audit approaches and reports that provide key insights and influence stakeholders in Ireland.

You will work in and support a collaborative, learning, and supportive team environment. You will contribute to strategic priorities and learn and apply innovative audit approaches, new world skills (Data Analytics, IT fundamentals, and GenAI), and Agile methods.

Your main responsibilities will involve:
 

-Audit Delivery: Support the delivery of the audit plan by completing your assigned audit with quality, on time and within budget.
-Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong, transparent, and constructive relationships with stakeholders during audits - with support from your leader.
-Reporting: Contribute to drafting impactful issue summaries. Help prepare audit business-oriented reports to senior management.
-Learning Culture: Take ownership of your development in business technical, new world, and human skills, actively applying a growth and learning mindset.
-New World Skills: Actively enhance your new world skills: Data, IT and GenAI. Recognize their importance in delivering optimal audit outcomes and future-proofing your skillsets.
-Working AsOne: Show an AsOne mindset by collaborating and engaging with team members across the global Group Audit function.
-Ethics and Integrity: Conduct audit work in line with the Audit Methodology and applicable standards. Consider improvements raised through Quality Assurance reviews together with your leader.

Your skills and experience

-Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, or relevant qualification, e.g. chartered accountant, CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent, MBA or equivalent]
-Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience e.g. within Internal Audit, Risk Management or Compliance. Preferably in the Insurance or Financial Services Industry
-Experience within complex, fast moving and international organizations.
-Good understanding of audit methodology, Internal Audit Standards and internal control frameworks preferred.
-Good understanding of Life and/or P&C Insurance.
-Experience with and good understanding of new world skills (DA, ITGC and GenAI)
-Good project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
-Passion and enthusiasm to continue to grow yourself.
-Fluent verbal and written English.

Additional information

Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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!

Job Summary

The Zurich Apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to enter the fast paced, varied and exciting world of Insurance with a leading international provider in the industry. 

Based in our Centre of Excellence in Co. Wexford, the programme is in it’s 11th year. This 3 year earn and learn programme will equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to become a valuable contributor to the success of our business while developing your own rewarding career as an Insurance Professional. 

Graduating apprentices will receive a Level 8 Honours Degree, BA (Hons) in Insurance Practice from Atlantic Technological University Sligo.

As a Zurich Apprentice you will have responsibility for . . .

•    Providing excellent customer service to our customers (primarily over the phone - delivering excellent customer service to customers and brokers)
•    Responding to customer or broker queries in an efficiently and timely manner
•    Organising information to support filing, data entry, ensuring records are maintained and accurate
•    Building relationships in the team to ensure a positive culture and friendly environment
•    Working with others to achieve the overall goals - being a team player during tasks
•    Being responsible for your own personal and professional development
•    Completing your own training to achieve results
•    Ensuring the tasks you do are compliant with company risk and compliance policies
•    Undertaking a variety of tasks

We are interested in you if you . . . 

•    Are a highly motivated individual with a passion for succeeding
•    Are a self-starter with self initiative
•    Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, positive and friendly attitude
•    Are interested in delivering great customer service
•    Can demonstrate that you are a good team player
•    Can build and maintain relationships with others
•    Can demonstrate integrity in the work you undertake
•    Are interested in learning and developing
•    Can demonstrate attention to detail in your work
•    Are resilient to change and can demonstrate flexibility in how you approach work
•    Have an inquisitive mind and enjoy asking questions to learn

Eligibility

Leaving Certificate Requirements
(2017 onwards)

• A minimum of 4 grade O6/H7 and 2 grade H5 or higher Leaving Certificate subjects
• Within these six minimum grades with English or Irish with O6/H7, and Mathematics with F2/O6/H7
• A minimum of 160 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses

(Prior 2017)

• A minimum of 4 grade Ds at Ordinary Level and 2 grade C3 at Higher Level. Leaving Certificate
subjects must include Mathematics and English or Irish
• An E grade in Higher Level Mathematics, or a B2 in Foundation Mathematics is a minimum entry
requirement
• A minimum of 160 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses

The applicant must also have completed all of the following requirements:

• H5 or Higher in 2 subjects
• O6 or H7 or Higher in 4 additional Subjects
• O6 or H7 in English or Irish (included in 1 or 2 above)

The applicant must also satisfy the mathematics requirement as outlined below:

• H7 in Higher Level Mathematics
• O6 in Ordinary Level Mathematics
• F2 in Foundation Mathematics

FETAC Awards and Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC (Level 5 or 6) awards to an Honours Degree Course (NFQ Level 8) is a full cognate FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award to include distinction grades in at least three components.
A full FETAC Level 5 or 6 major award will have a minimum credit value of 120. Component awards, or achievement of less than 120 credits, do not constitute a full award.

Mature Students Requirements

Mature students (defined as over 23 on January 1st of the year of entry), do not require the above minimum entry requirements and acceptance will be based on experiential learning, commitment to course objectives and an interview with the employer.
Mature students can be assessed in the interview using the form and guide available from the programme team.

English language requirements

All programmes are delivered through English, so applicants must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency.

If English is not your first language, and you do not hold an equivalent qualification in English (e.g. Leaving Certificate, GCSE, or equivalent), you will be required to provide evidence of your proficiency through one of the recognised English language tests listed on the link below.

English Language and Entry Requirements - Atlantic Technological University

What is the application process?

There are 3 stages of the application process (you will be notified after each stage if you are successful to move to the next one)

1.    Submit your CV by Thursday 30thApril 2026. 

2.    If you are successful in passing the first stage of screening you will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team after the closing date above to discuss your application.

3.    Upon completion and if successful at this stage we will then invite you to our onsite assessment day on Friday June 26Th at our premises in Wexford. 

Location

This role will be based in our Wexford office. You will be expected to work on-site for the first 3-6 months. The role will then move to the hybrid model. 
This is a full time earn and learn position; you will receive one day to study per week to complete online lectures which will attended on-site in our Wexford office. 
There will be a requirement to travel to Atlantic Technological University Sligo, 2-3 times per year. 

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!

Job Summary

Zurich Insurance plc in our Wexford Centre of Excellence is looking for a is looking for a Property Claims Handler to join our Property Claims Team. 

The successful candidate will have with strong organisational and communication skills, seeking to develop or further advance their career in Claims.  Working in a fast paced environment, the right candidate will be required to manage a portfolio of property claims in a pro-active and efficient way, whilst delivering a positive customer experience to all stakeholders. 

Your role

As a Property Claims Handler your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Investigating, validating and settling a wide range of Property Damage Claims
•    Negotiating fair settlement in line with Company standards
•    Liaise with Customers, Brokers, Company Service Providers and Claimants in person, by telephone and by written correspondence
•    Taking ownership and responsibility to resolve all enquiries from both customer and external contacts to ensure delivery of a focussed claims service
•    Reviews, resolves and proactively finalises claims within authority limits 
•    Acquires and efficiently organises the relevant evidence and information to accurately assess the value of the claim and to recognise potential fraud/recovery indicators
•    Adheres to local regulatory and governance requirements throughout the life of the claim
•    Refers to customer specific claims handling protocol and/or customer proposition service charter to ensure that we understand and fulfil the needs and expectations of our customers
•    Working as part of a team focused on the achievement of challenging service levels with customer centricity crucial to all processes
•    Getting involved in project or adhoc duties to support management 

Your skills and experience

Minimum Qualifications:

•    A minimum of two higher level C3s/H5 subjects in the Leaving Certificate or Third Level Qualification (minimum Diploma Level 6 Standard), or equivalent industry qualification
•    Applicants should hold or have the desire to pursue a Certificate in Insurance Practice (CIP) and/or Association of Insurance Institute ACII qualification. In recognition of this, a comprehensive study support package will be provided.

 
Preferred Qualification & Experience:

•    Strong customer service skills focused on the delivery of quality customer service 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills 
•    Be able to prioritise and work to deadlines
•    Desire to learn and be flexible to business change
•    Ability to recognise and understand appropriate legislative regulations
•    Working at all times lawfully and in accordance with pre-defined regulatory compliance
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a particular requirement for high quality telephone skills 
•    Ability to work within a team environment focused on the achievement of both individual and team goals 
•    An innovative approach to work, training and problem solving
•    Ability to multi-task
•    An enthusiastic and flexible approach that includes the ability to self-motivate 
•    Quick learning capabilities and an aptitude for understanding the variable elements of insurance products 
•    High level IT and administration skills 
•    Ability to resolve customer problems 

Additional information

Primary work location is Wexford. Position is Wexford-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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!

Job Summary

The position will take accountability for implementing architecture designs and ensuring integration with new and existing systems  Stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with business teams and customers, will be essential to translate business objectives into clear business cases, working alongside project managers and business analysts. The role will be responsible for managing teams and material resources, as well as overseeing technical execution and project delivery to achieve successful outcomes.

Your role

•    Project Leadership: Guide project teams through solution delivery, providing technical direction and oversight while promoting best practices and Zurich’s values.
•    Issue Management: Manage teams when required to address operational issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to business processes
•    Solution Design: Support the design and architecture of complex enterprise solutions, aligning technology with business objectives and Zurich’s future-focused vision. Manage the delivery of the agreed approach with new and existing systems, optimizing for performance, security, and user experience.
•    Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business units, Enterprise Architects, Business Change, IT teams, and external vendors to understand requirements and communicate solution strategies clearly.
•    Governance & Compliance: Maintain compliance with Zurich’s IT standards, cloud guidelines, and regulatory policies, including ESG and sustainability considerations.
•    Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, leveraging the latest technology trends to enhance Zurich’s offerings.

Your skills and experience

•    Strong experience in enterprise solution architecture, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector.
•    Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and modern integration techniques.
•    Experience working with technologies including Mule, Web Applications, Salesforce 
•    Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
•    Experience with project management methodologies and agile delivery.
•    Familiarity with Security by design, DevOps, compliance best practices.

Additional information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Dublin. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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!

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance plc is looking for an Underwriting Administrator to be involved in the processing and issue of new risk policies for the Life side of the business (Pensions, Life and Protection, Savings and Investments) .

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.

Your Role

As an Underwriting Administrator your role will heavily involve the processing of New Business Risk applications. The candidate will need to provide a high quality on demand services for customers and brokers and have the ability to organise their own flow of work within the department.
 
As the Underwriting Administrator your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

 
• Input and issue of Risk policies
• Post processing for insurance applications
• Dealing with broker queries (via mail, email and telephone)
• Issuing letters, mails and Documents to Brokers

Your Skills and Experience

As the Underwriting Administrator your skills and qualifications will include: 

 
• The successful candidate will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• You will be committed to achieving excellent customer outcomes. 
• You will possess excellent organisational skills and display the ability to manage your time and workload as required, while displaying a flexible approach to your work and learning. 
• You will be highly accurate in the daily processing that is completed. 
• You will have good computer and keyboard skills.

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.

 
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!

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance Plc is looking for an Enterprise Risk Analyst.  

You will work with a dynamic risk management team from diverse backgrounds with experience in Risk Management, Business, IT, Operations, Actuarial Science, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance. 

Reporting to the Enterprise Risk Manager, you will:

• Work with a motivated and collaborative team that values different perspectives and expertise.
• Help embed our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to meet both internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of risk methodologies and provide subject matter expertise to the business.
• Collaborate with colleagues as part of Zurich’s global risk management community.

Your Role

As a Risk Analyst, you will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation’s risk management culture by collaborating with and supporting the Chief Risk Officer and the ERM team in implementing and maintaining a robust ERM framework, including:

Governance and Reporting

• Contribute to the production of risk reporting.
• Assist in the Risk Governance process, including the coordination and reporting to the Risk Oversight Committees.
• Report on Emerging Risks both internally and externally.
• Promote risk culture awareness across the organisation.
• Support the collection of information for policies and other governance documents.

Risk Identification and Assessment

• Supports the 2nd line review and challenge activities. Complete Risk Assessments and Risk Reviews, ensuring regular follow-up and reporting on improvement actions.

Risk Response

• Support the review and challenge of proposed 1st line risk responses.

Monitoring

• Assist with performing risk monitoring activities.

Assurance

• Support assurance activities to ensure risks are effectively monitored and managed.

Engagement

• Support the 1st line to adopt Group Risk Management tools, templates and methodologies. 

Training

• Support the development of training materials.
• Deliver training and communications and identify opportunities to introduce efficiencies and enhance the effectiveness of the ERM framework.

As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact—helping shape how we manage risk within Zurich. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, build your own portfolio of responsibilities, and be supported by a network of professionals, tools and resources where you can grow your skills and bring fresh perspectives to the team. If you’re motivated by challenge, eager to learn, and want to contribute to the success of our business and our customers, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Skills & Experience

Your skills and experience will include:

• Strong analytical and influencing skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, organisation and communication skills.
• Experience working in a 2nd line risk management function, or a similar risk oversight role, would be an advantage.
• Motivated to deliver in a challenging and results focused environment.
• Experience in insurance, risk management, audit, compliance, finance or a related business area.
• Degree in Risk Management, Economics, Business, Finance, Law, IT or similar.
• Good understanding of the prevailing regulatory environment; knowledge of insurance regulation would be an advantage but not essential; and
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Co.Dublin.

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 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, Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 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 a competitive compensation package 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 are an equal opportunity employer.  We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

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.

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance plc is looking for a Broker Consultant who has the ability to partner with our extensive relationships with Financial Brokers/Advisors. As a Life Broker Consultant within Zurich, the successful candidate will be part of the strongest and most successful Broker Consultant Team operating in the Irish Financial Services Market.

This role is a controlled function under the CBI Fitness and Probity Standard. 

Your role

As a Broker Consultant your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
•    Work closely with Financial Brokers/Advisors, allowing them to deliver superior service to their clients.  
•    Understand the needs of a panel of Financial Brokers/Advisors and their clients and help fulfil those needs with the use of Zurich products.
•    Work to exceed targets by building and growing profitable relationships with our Financial Broker/Advisor network.
•    Identify how the technical expertise within Zurich can be properly focused and delivered to the Financial Broker/Advisor network.
•    Be a business partner to the Financial Broker/Advisor and deliver the help needed for them to expand and be more efficient in running their own business.
•    Create, develop and manage relationships with a panel of Financial Brokers/Advisors to promote Zurich and drive sales.
•    Understand the market place and industry developments when dealing with our distributors.
•    Understand how the Irish Financial Broker/Advisor business works – current position, future aspirations and how Zurich can partner with them.
•    Improve and update product and market knowledge and apply knowledge appropriately.  
•    Manage own priorities and make effective use of resources available 

Your skills & experience

As a Broker Consultant your skills and qualifications will include:
•    Strong technical knowledge of life, investment and pension products.
•    Strong academic qualifications, minimum QFA qualified together with a commitment to attain relevant technical insurance qualifications.
•    Excellent and deep understanding of the intermediary marketplace, competitors, as well as intermediary business models.
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style to the individual needs of intermediaries and able to network and successfully build relationships.
•    An ability to engage on an individual and/or group basis through high degree of presentation skills with an ability to make a positive impact and build rapport with others.
•    Self-motivated, goal orientated and resilient.
•    The ability to achieve qualitative and quantitative individual targets under set business targets.
•    Effective personal organisational/business planning skills.
•    Proven ability to think creatively and to innovate.
•    Problem solving, decision making and solid business judgement. 

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Dublin. Position is Dublin-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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!

Job Summary

Zurich Insurance Europe AG, Ireland Branch is looking for an Agri Market Facing Underwriter to join our Personal Lines Department. The Agri Underwriter is responsible for the account management of our Farm Protection Business through our Direct Customers & Broker partners. 

Develop and maintain relationships with our Farm Business Development Managers, Direct Customers & Broker partners in support of business retention and acquisition and to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions. 

Contribute to the development of propositions and apply organisations quality standards in order to deliver profitable business results.  

The Underwriter will be working closely with Sales and Distribution and other internal operations, such as Product, Claims, Business Lines and Finance to ensure all areas of the business are managed according to the Zurich Way of Underwriting and within delegated authority levels.

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.

Your role

As an Agri Market Facing Underwriter your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
•    Under direct supervision, underwrite and analyses new and renewal business utilizing the Zurich Way of Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels.
•    Specific job tasks for area of responsibility include:
•    Measuring exposure & analysing risk primarily for business referred by our online quotation tools/products.
•    Quoting & setting coverage for cases not automatically rated/accepted.
•    Negotiating terms & conditions.
•    Contribute to managing accounts.
•    Build relationships in support of customer/business acquisition and retention (e.g., by handling a range of queries, providing advice to assist with the development of an account).
•    Implementing agreed technical standards, controls, practices and procedures, thereby maintaining underwriting discipline.
•    Proactively contribute ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions based on technical, customer and distributor insights.
•    Adhere to Central Bank compliance standards of operating.
•    Demonstrate high level of quality assurance in all elements of the underwriting process
•    Ensure any issues arising are dealt with in accordance with Zurich standards and that where appropriate issues escalated in a timely fashion.
•    Responsible for the maintenance of all customer
•    Underwriting Records in accordance with regulatory /statutory and internal requirements.

Relationships:
Internal Relationships
Active engage and interact where necessary with Risk Engineering, Claims, Underwriting Technical Centre, Distribution Management, Proposition Development and other functional areas.

External Relationships
Engagement and participate in promotion of Zurich at events when appropriate.  

Your skills & experience

As a Market Facing Underwriter your skills and qualifications will include: 

Qualification, Knowledge & Experience:
•    A minimum of 2 Grade C3/H5 at Higher Level in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or FETAC Level 6 Diploma. 
•    Bachelor’s degree and / or holds or is working towards relevant professional qualifications i.e. CIP, ACII. 
•    Minimum 3 Years industry knowledge in Commercial Insurance 
•    Underwriting Authority Level Min 1
•    Excellent technical insurance knowledge, including specific knowledge in the Agricultural sector

Skills & Competencies:
•    Advanced knowledge of the Insurance Industry is required, specific knowledge of the Agricultural sector would be beneficial.
•    Thorough understanding of the relevant systems, sales practices in addition to our products being sold in the market. 
•    Solid understanding of Underwriting practices, rules and performance metrics.
•    A high level of experience in contributing to and working effectively as part of a successful team.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills supporting an ability to develop and maintain valuable and productive relationships with key customers 
•    Excellent planning and organisational skills 
•    Strong Problem-solving, decision-making and judgement skills
•    Strong knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements 
•    Supports organisational change and improvement 
•    Ability to drive and manage own work
•    All employees are expected to work in accordance with the values laid out in Zurich Basics. 

Key personal attributes

•    Results driven with a proven track record of executing and delivering results
•    Excellent communication and relationship skills with a strong history of collaborating effectively with key business partners
•    A strong team player with a flexible, positive attitude towards work
•    Excellent planning and organisational skills that support a high service standard
•    Excellent attention to detail, including a strong ability to multitask
•    Ability to prioritise workload and to adapt quickly within a busy environment to ensure we respond
•    effectively to customer needs and expectations
•    Good research skills
•    Good IT literacy skills and knowledge of frequently used applications

Additional information

Position is Wexford-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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!