Job opportunities at Zurich Ireland

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 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

Within the HR Services & Payroll team, this position plays a key role in payroll administration support, reporting, Coretime user support, and event management. Reporting to the HRS & Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will gain knowledge and experience in many aspects of HR.

This twelve-month contract offers a hybrid working arrangement with onsite days in our Blackrock, Dublin office. 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. 

Job Responsibilities

As an HR Payroll Specialist, your main responsibilities will include, and are not limited to, the following:

• Monthly Reporting and administration activities in support of HR operational requirements
• Supporting the timely administration and management of monthly payrolls
• Maintenance and Management of Coretime, employee management tool
• Providing specialist advice to all employees/managers in relation to HRS tools & practices
• Responding to employees / managers Emails from HR Inbox and escalations
• Coordination and management of benefit events as required
• Providing ad hoc management information using our HR databases and reporting tools
• Supporting the Head of HR, BPS, and COE head of HR departments as required
• Understanding GDPR, compliance, controls, and risk requirements to ensure adherence
• Support HR Payroll Operations and Systems  projects

Your Skills and Experience

• Proven payroll/accounting experience working on in-house payroll, including customer service experience, is a distinct advantage
• IPASS payroll qualification or equivalent  
• Experience of working with SAP, Corepay and Coretime systems an advantage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and self-motivation
• Excellent Microsoft applications skills, particularly very strong Excel Skills
• Understanding of tax and payroll issues is an advantage
• Desire to develop and grow current skill levels and curiosity of all areas in HR
• Previous experience of delivering technical projects would be beneficial
• Excellent attention to detail and inter-personal skills
• Work collaboratively within a team environment and know when to use your own initiative
• Maintain confidentiality, and provide credible solutions to challenges
• Develop and build strong internal & external relationships
• Prioritize workload within a team environment and have an agile mindset
• Champion compliance, risk, and controls through a professional approach

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock 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, Anne-Marie O’Leary 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 1,600 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 Plcis looking for a Business Lines Market Facing Underwriter Mid Market Team.

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

Team Overview:  
The Business Lines Mid-Market Team based in ZCW are responsible for meeting the Insurance needs of our Business Lines customers through our broker channel. The team are responsible for underwriting our existing book of SME Business, Mid-Market Property and Casualty Business. 

Role Summary: 
Reporting to the Mid-Market Team Coach, the Underwriter will be required to work closely with Broker Partners and other internal operations, such as Pricing, Product Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Sales & Distribution and Risk Engineering to ensure all areas of the business are managed according to the Zurich Way of Underwriting and within delegated authority levels. 

Role & Responsibilities:  
•    The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:  
•    Underwrite and analyse ‘renewal’ business utilizing the Zurich Way of Underwriting framework and within delegated authority levels.
•    Responsible for relationship management of key Customer and Broker Accounts 
•    Negotiating terms & conditions in line with our agreed strategy on ZRC and Retention
•    Contribute to managing schemes 
•    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) 
•    Implement 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 
•    Maintain Underwriting Records in accordance with regulatory /statutory and internal requirements
•    Be flexible to participate in ad hoc projects
•    Deliver superior service in the management of renewals

Your skills and experience

As a Business Lines Market Facing Underwriter Mid Market Team your skills and qualifications will include: 

Required
•    3 years plus industry knowledge with preferred experience working with SME & P&C risks 
•    Holds or is working towards relevant professional qualifications i.e. CIP, MDI, ACII 
•    Excellent technical insurance knowledge, including specific knowledge in Commercial Insurance
•    Excellent numerical and analytical skills 
•    Excellent knowledge of Zurich products/policy wordings
 
Competencies: 
•    Ability to work within a team environment – focused on the achievement of both individual and team goals
•    Ability to build key relationships with partners & customers 
•    Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
•    Strong negotiation skills
•    A strong team player with a flexible, positive attitude towards work 
•    Strong leadership and delegation skills 
•    Enthusiasm, ambition and innovation
•    Ability to operate independently
•    Good research skills 
•    Pro-active with strong problem-solving, decision-making and judgment skills
•    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 
•    Excellent planning and organisational skills that support a high service standard 
•    All employees are expected to work in accordance with the behaviours laid out in Zurich Purpose and Values . 

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!

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 and 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!

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!

Job Summary

To perform manual functional and regression testing on core insurance administration systems, primarily Life400 or similar COBOL-based platforms. This role ensures quality and compliance for business-critical processes without reliance on automation tools.

Your Role

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

•    Test Planning & Execution
•    Develop and execute manual test cases for new features, enhancements, and fixes.
•    Validate batch jobs, policy administration flows, and integration points.
•    Perform system, integration, and UAT support for Life400 environments.
•    Defect Management
•    Log, track, and retest defects in Jira.
•    Collaborate with developers and business analysts to resolve issues.
•    Environment & Data Setup
•    Prepare test environments (e.g., SIT/UAT) and manage test data for complex life insurance scenarios.
•    Documentation
•    Maintain clear test evidence, results, and compliance reports.
•    Stakeholder Communication
•    Liaise with business teams, developers, and project managers to ensure timely delivery.

Your Skills and Experience

Essential Skills:

Life400 Expertise
•    Hands-on experience with Life400 system or similar COBOL-based insurance platforms.
•    Understanding of policy lifecycle, billing, and benefit statement processes.

Manual Testing
•    Strong background in functional and regression testing.
•    Ability to design test cases without automation frameworks.

Batch Processing
•    Familiarity with iSeries/AS400 environments, batch job scheduling, and monitoring.

Defect Tracking
•    Proficiency with Jira and XRAY for JIRA.

Insurance Domain Knowledge
•    Knowledge of life and pensions products, compliance (e.g., CPC), and financial flows.

Desirable Skills
•    Experience with SQL for data validation.
•    Exposure to integration testing with web front-ends and Life400 back-end.
•    Understanding of COBOL code structure for troubleshooting (read-only).

Qualifications
•    Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
•    ISTQB Foundation certification preferred.

Personal Attributes
•    Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
•    Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
•    Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

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 Insurance Company is looking for a Lawyer for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role will provide professional and independent legal advice to Zurich’s business in Ireland. This role is mainly to support Zurich's Irish Business which is located in Blackrock, Dublin but working from other locations may also be required. 

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 a Lawyer your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: 

• Provide general commercial, financial services and/or regulatory advice
• Provide legal advice on insurance and investment matters; 
• Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on a variety of commercial contracts, products and supporting documentation 
• Ensure that advice accurately reflects applicable laws, regulations and practice. 
• Mitigate legal risk and assist with commercial risk mitigation and regulatory compliance. 

Relationships:

Internal: 

•    Extended Legal Team in Ireland 

•    Relevant business contacts and senior management 

•   “Service provider” relationship with business contacts that call on advice. 

External: 

•    External lawyers 

•    Zurich Group 

•    Brokers and Customers as deemed necessary by the business 

Your Skills and Experience

As a Lawyer your skills and qualifications will include: 

•    Relevant degree - Legal/Business 

•    Qualified Lawyer – Ideal candidate will have 4-6 years post qualification experience in commercial or financial services. 

•    Experience of insurance /investment/pensions financial services practice from an Irish legal and regulatory perspective an advantage.     

Technical Competencies

• Practical understanding of financial services is an advantage
• Strong drafting skills
• Ability to research legislation 

Non Technical Competencies

• Communication, influencing and negotiation skills with ability to adapt style to suit audience. 
• Ability to work within a team environment 
• Ability to take initiative in fast moving environment
• Customer centric
• Strong problem solving ability 

Additional Information

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

This is a hybrid position which requires 2-3 days in the office per week (Blackrock).

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!