Job opportunities at Zurich Ireland

Senior Technical Underwriting

We are part of the worldwide Zurich Insurance Group, established in 1872 and headquartered in Switzerland. Our 55,000 employees across the globe serve customers in more than 170 countries, from individuals who need their homes, cars or lives insured, to providing risk management expertise and commercial insurance to many of the largest multinational companies on the planet.  

Our industry is a dynamic and fast-moving one, helping people and businesses keep pace with change, and the risks which emerge, on a global scale.

Here in Ireland, we’re one of the largest insurers in the country, employing more than 1,000 people in locations in Dublin and Wexford. We have a great reputation in the marketplace here, with a long history of winning awards for our service excellence among brokers and customers.

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:

• Maintain a collective focus and support the Head of Business Lines Underwriting and LOB’s with the achievement of financial objectives & business plans
• Support Lines of Business in developing and updating LOB strategies annually 
• Work closely with Line of Business Heads to review products, propositions and product training to ensure this is meeting customer & MFU needs 
• Comply with Zurich Risk Policy, Global Underwriting Policies as well as local regulatory and industry requirements 
• Provide active and hands-on support of Large Case renewals
• Actively support in monitoring the portfolio’s risk quality mix, with recommended targeted actions to address or displace poorer performing risks or elements of the portfolio’s or conversely recommend actions to increase and drive growth within profitable area’s 
• Periodically provide technical training and underwriting updates to the MFU community 
• Be flexible to participate in ad hoc projects
• Support with managing key internal & external stakeholder relationships with (Brokers, Customers, Regional Sales Leads, Senior management, Claims)
• Working under limited direction and executes The Zurich Way of Underwriting

Your Skills & Experience

Required

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in an insurance environment with supporting underwriting authority
• An industry recognised qualification or good progression towards same 
• Good knowledge of underwriting practices and the accompanying legal environment
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills 
• Strong reporting skills and knowledge of Microsoft office 

Competencies

• Collaborative mindset with the 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 
• Strong interpersonal, organisational relationship building skills 
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills 
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to produce innovative solutions
• Presentation skills 
• Enthusiasm, ambition and innovation
• Ability to operate independently 

Other

• This role may be Dublin or Wexford based with occasional travel required 

Additional Information

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!

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. 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.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for a Cloud Identity Engineer, Digital Identity

The Cloud Identity Engineer oversees all aspects of solutions architecture and software development in the domain of identity and access management and related middleware. The position is responsible for sustaining and enhancing the operations of existing platforms, as well as coordinating and managing scope, estimations, and delivery of multiple small to large-scale projects to achieve desired organization goals and benefits. The incumbent also provides expertise and advice for the organization regarding identity focused services, systems, and cloud technologies to clients; and performs other related duties.

Your Role

As a Cloud Identity Engineer, Digital Identity your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Define program/project requirements; Publish priorities for efforts within the program that will be broken down into multiple project streams and maintain master schedule with clear dependencies.
•    Assist in the rapid execution of information security initiatives by maintaining an appropriate level of prioritization, focus and persistence in an environment of significant change and growth.
•    Responsible for research, analysis, and design of all changes and improvements in existing IAM systems; to recommend and develop more efficient systems; and to maintain all existing components.
•    Leads effort to resolve problems with programs in the production environments. Analyzes programs to ensure that they efficiently use computer and storage resources; recommends appropriate changes as necessary.
•    Conducts preliminary analyses of requirements for new or enhanced systems.
•    Conducts preliminary analyses of cost/time requirements to determine the feasibility and scope of proposed projects.
•    Develop, implement and maintain procedures to ensure a reliable and secure production environment.
•    Evaluate effort estimates provided by technical teams/vendors and articulate them in a business-friendly language to non-technical people.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Cloud Identity Engineer, Digital Identity your skills and qualifications will include: 

Basic Qualifications: 

•    Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in information technology project management OR 
•    High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in information technology project management AND 
•    Experience working across business units and/or geographic boundaries

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Strong practical experience in the following areas:  Identity Management, Role Based Access Control, User Access Certification, Single Sign-on, Federated Identity, Cloud Identity Providers, Privileged Access Management
•    Conduct program/project meetings, communicate individual roles and project/program expectations.
•    Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management with an ability to influence, negotiate and meet expectations.
•    Excellent written communications skills which demonstrate the ability to draft clear, concise specifications, documentation and reports.
•    Demonstrated ability to perform competently under pressure, handling interruptions and changes without losing productivity.
•    Strong knowledge of information security concepts and security trends and practices
•    Able to participate and contribute to technical design discussions.
•    Experience in IAM technologies such as Oracle Identity Governance, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, HashiCorp, Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect, and AWS Identity Center
•    Good understanding of Enterprise directory architecture and design
•    Knowledge with web services security and management tools.
•    Knowledge about the business processes to a level that is required to define solutions for the same in various IAM products.
 

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. 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. 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.

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. 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.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for a Lead Software Engineer, Digital Identity

The Lead Software Engineer oversees all aspects of solutions architecture and software development in the domain of identity and access management and related middleware. The position is responsible for sustaining and enhancing the operations of existing platforms, as well as coordinating and managing scope, estimations and delivery of multiple small to large-scale projects to achieve desired organization goals and benefits. The incumbent also provides expertise and advice for the organization and delivery of software application related services and systems to clients; and performs other related duties.

Your Role

As a Lead Software Engineer, Digital Identity your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Define program/project requirements; Publish priorities for efforts within the program that will be broken down into multiple project streams and maintain master schedule with clear dependencies.
•    Assist in the rapid execution of information security initiatives by maintaining an appropriate level of prioritization, focus and persistence in an environment of significant change and growth.
•    Leads effort to resolve problems with programs in the production environments.
•    Conducts preliminary analyses of requirements for new or enhanced systems.
•    Conducts preliminary analyses of cost/time requirements to determine the feasibility and scope of proposed projects.
•    Evaluate effort estimates provided by technical teams/vendors and articulate them in a business-friendly language to non-technical people.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Lead Software Engineer, Digital Identity your skills and qualifications will include: 

Basic Qualifications: 

•    Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in information technology project management OR 
•    High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in information technology project management AND 
•    Experience working across business units and/or geographic boundaries

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Define program/project requirements; Publish priorities for efforts within the program that will be broken down into multiple project streams and maintain master schedule with clear dependencies.
•    Hands on experience in. Net Core MVC, C#, UI Development using Angular, Bootstrap, React JS, jQuery, Ajax, CSS, JS.
•    Advanced knowledge of Containerization and Container Runtime/Orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, EKS, OpenShift, Docker and Nexus.
•    Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code systems such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
•    Proficiency in development and deployment on AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, RDS, ECS and EKS.
•    Strong experience in AWS or Azure cloud services.
•    Hands-on experience with CICD tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, JIRA etc. with multiple deployment strategies.
•    Strong SQL Server expertise including DML, DDL and Stored procedures.
•    Proficient in object-oriented programming and MVC architecture.
•    Build, develop and maintain RESTful APIs and micro services.
•    Experience with observability, monitoring and logging products such as Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch etc.
•    Experience with cloud-based identity and access management (IAM), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Authentication/Authorization systems.
•    Strong exposure to collaborative engineering methodologies- agile, code reviews, linting, continuous integration, cloud deployments, etc.
•    Excellent written communications skills which demonstrate the ability to draft clear, concise specifications, documentation and reports.
•    Evaluate effort estimates provided by technical teams/vendors and articulate them in a business-friendly language to non-technical people.
•    Demonstrated ability to perform competently under pressure, handling interruptions and changes without losing productivity.
•    Able to participate and contribute to technical design discussions.
•    Knowledge in IAM tools such as Oracle Identity Governance, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk and HashiCorp
•    Knowledge with web services security and management tools.
•    Knowledge about the business processes to a level that is required to define solutions for the same in various IAM products.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. 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. 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.
 

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. 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.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for a Technology Lead, Digital Identity

The Technology Lead oversees all aspects of solutions architecture and software development in the domain of identity and access management and related middleware. The position is responsible for sustaining and enhancing the operations of existing platforms, as well as coordinating and managing scope, estimations and delivery of multiple small to large-scale projects to achieve desired organization goals and benefits. The incumbent also provides expertise and advice for the organization and delivery of software application related services and systems to clients; and performs other related duties.
 

Your Role

As a Technology Lead, Digital Identity your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
 

•    Define program/project requirements; Publish priorities for efforts within the program that will be broken down into multiple project streams and maintain master schedule with clear dependencies.
•    Assist in the rapid execution of information security initiatives by maintaining an appropriate level of prioritization, focus and persistence in an environment of significant change and growth.
•    Responsible for research, analysis, and design of all changes and improvements in existing IAM systems; to recommend and develop more efficient systems; and to maintain all existing components.
•    Leads effort to resolve problems with programs in the production environments. Analyzes programs to ensure that they efficiently use computer and storage resources; recommends appropriate changes as necessary.
•    Conducts preliminary analyses of requirements for new or enhanced systems.
•    Conducts preliminary analyses of cost/time requirements to determine the feasibility and scope of proposed projects.
•    Develop, implement and maintain procedures to ensure a reliable and secure production environment.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Technology Lead, Digital Identity your skills and qualifications will include: 
 

Basic Qualifications: 

•    Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in information technology project management OR 
•    High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in information technology project management AND 
•    Experience working across business units and/or geographic boundaries
 

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Strong practical experience in the following areas:  Identity Management, Role Based Access Control, User Access Certification, Single Sign-on, Federated Identity, Privileged Access Management
•    Conduct program/project meetings, communicate individual roles and project/program expectations.
•    Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management with an ability to influence, negotiate and meet expectations.
•    Excellent written communications skills which demonstrate the ability to draft clear, concise specifications, documentation and reports.
•    Evaluate effort estimates provided by technical teams/vendors and articulate them in a business-friendly language to non-technical people.
•    Demonstrated ability to perform competently under pressure, handling interruptions and changes without losing productivity.
•    Strong knowledge of information security concepts and security trends and practices
•    Able to participate and contribute to technical design discussions.
•    Experience in IAM tools such as Oracle Identity Governance, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk and HashiCorp
•    Good understanding of Enterprise directory architecture and design
•    Knowledge with web services security and management tools.
•    Knowledge about the business processes to a level that is required to define solutions for the same in various IAM products.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. 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. 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.
 

Background

Established in 2013 and now based in Blackrock, the Dublin Technology Center delivers best in industry infrastructure and security services across the Zurich Insurance Group. Whether it's with one of our core capabilities such as Cyber Security, or working with our Cloud or Crowdsourcing teams, our customers are our priority. We work hard to deliver our services excellently with our unique talent. We are committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. Qualified individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. 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.

Zurich Dublin Technology Center is looking for a Security Technology Consultant with information security experience and or technology service delivery. 

Your Role

As a Security Technology Consultant your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

As a member of the Security Technology Operations (STO) team, in the position of a Security Technology Consultant you will be working in a multi-disciplinary security team. Specifically working with a security toolkit in a global organisation, your responsibilities will largely be focused in the areas of DLP, Endpoint management and Endpoint detect and response (EDR).

Your Skills and Experience

As a Security Technology Consultant your skills and qualifications will include:
 

Impressive: 
•    Experience with DLP, Endpoint management, EDR or similar security tooling exposure
•    5+ years experience in a IT security / IT operations / similar information technology position
•    Lv7 or Lv8 qualification in computing (or related discipline). Relevant industry experience will be considered as well

Continuation: 
•    Consulting on security technologies 
•    Managing incidents and requests as >lv3 SME support
•    Maturing the product features and delivering enhancements 
•    Understanding of networking concepts and protocols

Concise: 
•    Needs to be motivated to succeed and able to influence those around themselves working as part of a global team
•    Happy to work on a global toolset for remote management
•    Clear and concise communicator
•    Confident in the subject matter

Certifications:
•    The following are a bonus (If not obtained a commitment to obtain and continue professional education is essential)
o    CISSP, Security+, Network+, CISM, AWS/Azure Cloud Fundamentals
 

Additional Information

Primary work location is Trident House, Blackrock. 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. 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.

Reserving Actuary-Hybrid

Zurich Insurance Europe AG is looking for a Reserving Actuary. 

Working in the Actuarial department, the key purpose of this role is to provide actuarial support to the Finance Division. This role will report to the Head of Actuarial Reserving.

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 Reserving Actuary your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, prepare and perform the calculation of reserves and reserve reviews across all Irish lines of business.
• Develop, prepare and discuss key reserving financials with local and European management. 
• Contribute to enhanced business partnering communication of reserving, planning and performance measurement outputs across the domestic Irish business.
• Support the business planning process, statutory account filings, Solvency II and capital projects as well as reinsurance analysis.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of the business, claim trends and developments in the Irish market.
• Actively suggest and contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of reserving and reporting tools and processes.
• Participate in and lead ad hoc projects and reviews as necessary, e.g. support projects by the UK Centre of Excellence or Group Actuarial.
• Provide training and support to team members.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful delivery and implementation of reserving analysis and/or initiatives into the business (including reserving innovation and demonstration of adding value)
• Quality of reserve analyses is fit for purpose and robust.
• Compliance with agreed business procedures and Company policies.
• Positive feedback from team, business partners and stakeholders.
• Continuous professional development and enhancement of business and technical experience.
• Successful delivery and implementation of process efficiencies or improvements in our effectiveness.
• If nearly qualified, exam progress toward achievement of local (IFoA) qualification consistent with local exam study plan
• If nearly qualified, effectively use study time to pass exams, effective scores for all exams attempted

Your Skills & Experience

As a Reserving Actuary your skills and qualifications will include: 

Required:

• Ideal candidate will have a previous experience working in a similar role in the general insurance industry.
• Track record of actuarial reserving and supporting the business delivering change in a complex environment.
• Qualified or nearly qualified member of a recognised professional Actuarial Organisation (IFoA, CAS, DAV, SAV etc).
• High level of numeracy and computer literacy.
• Strong Excel skills. Strong VBA, Access, Word, PowerPoint and other technical software skills (e.g. ResQ, SAS) are desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and decision-making ability.
• Demonstrate a logical, methodical and systematic approach to work while also being able to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Self-motivation with the ability to suggest solutions to problems desirable.

Non Technical Competencies:

• Excellent organizational and planning skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels;
• Ability to think clearly and logically;
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive business relationships with all contacts inside and outside the Company;
• Ability to seek out and use all available sources of information to make informed decisions and to solve problems;
• Positive and flexible attitude to change;
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems;
• Constructive and supportive working style;
• Team player;
• Customer focused approach.

Integrity

• Working at all times lawfully and in accordance with pre-defined regulatory, compliance and financial requirements e.g. Data Protection, Code of Conduct, Health & Safety and regulator standards;
• Working at all times in accordance with group/company policy and processes;
• At all times follow best practice

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 Jemma Doran 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 Underwriter to underwrite and analyse new and existing Individual and Group Risk business. We are looking for an ambitious individual with ideally 3-5 years market experience as an Underwriter. You will need to be a clear and logical thinker with excellent attention to detail and keen to advance your career as an Underwriter. 

This is a 12-month maternity leave contract
 

Your Role

As an Underwriter your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Assessment and application of appropriate terms within authority and in accordance with the company philosophy for Life, Serious Illness and IP proposals including:
o    Consideration of medical, occupation and avocational risks
o    Assessment of financial risks 

•    Produce high quality underwriting decisions in a timely manner.
•    Engagement with Chief Medical Officer and Reinsurers on complex cases.
•    Interaction with the New Business department for effective and efficient communication of underwriting requirements and final decisions on applications.
•    Effective interaction with brokers and Zurich Life broker consultants in explaining underwriting requirements and decisions.
•    To be able to work independently and to a high degree of accuracy.
•    To build your underwriting experience through attendance at appropriate training seminars and broker workshops as required. 

Your skills and experience

As an Underwriter your skills and qualifications will include: 

•    Graduate with Diploma in Life and Disability Underwriting (preferable)
•    3-5 years market experience with an Underwriting Authority for Life, Serious Illness and preferably IP also.
•    Commitment to achieving excellent customer outcomes. 
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•    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. 
•    Team player
 

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role which will initially be office based to allow for onboarding (Blackrock office)
 
If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application.

This role may be available on a part-time basis. Please discuss with us the flexibility you may require. 

Job Summary

The Zurich Life Assurance (ZLAP) IT Department is located in Blackrock, Co Dublin. Zurich Life and Pensions has enjoyed significant growth over the past decade.  Our Business Strategy is key to that growth and significantly enabled by our continued Investment in Digital and Strategic Platforms Platforms.  

Our IT team works collaboratively with local Business Change, subject matter experts and key 3rd parties to deliver and manage IT platforms that support the business strategy of e and Pensions, Ireland.

ZLAP remains committed to transforming our IT landscape. The dynamic of ZLAP’s IT department will continue to evolve over time with the development of these transformation programmes. This will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to develop new skills and further career opportunities.

Applications are invited for the above position based in the ZLAP’s IT Team

Your Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the IT Department with responsibilities including:

•    Lead on the strategy and development of Salesforce as an enterprise-wide solution for ZLAP
•    Collaborate with wider project teams on the end-to-end delivery of complex software solutions. 
•    Lead the end-to-end delivery of the business-critical software enhancements.
•    Be proactive in the development of Salesforces with key stakeholders.

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

•    Lead on the design & development of ZLAP’s Salesforce platforms
•    Working on cross functional project teams to implement complex business solution
•    Lead on decision making in the design of the Salesforce platforms and the integration to existing Services Orientated Architecture
•    Upskilling of & supporting existing team members who will be a mix of local and 3rd party resources
•    Tracking, control and resolution of software issues and queries.
•    Mange ZLAP’s and Salesforce’s periodic releases

Additional Job Functions:

•    Lead a small team of Salesforce resources (near-shore & off-shore)
•    Ability to help keep team motivated in high pressure  situations.
•    Manage team workloads and support their development
•    Experience in all areas of the software development life cycle.
•    Responds maturely to ambiguity and complexity.
•    Builds good working relationships with Enterprise Architect, Team members within IT Department, Test Team and Project Management.

Your Skills and Experience

Technical Skills & Knowledge & Education: 
 
Having one or more of the following technical competencies:

•    Project delivery in a multi-tier enterprise grade applications
•    Extensive Salesforce configuration and development experience
•    Salesforce Platform Developer I and II certified
•    Object-Oriented Software development experience and associated development languages, 
•    API Integration (SOAP, Rest) experience
•    Mulesoft Knowledge and advantage
•    Experience with data structures and querying languages SOQL/SOSL
•    Experience on Continuous Integration tools like Team city or Bamboo or equivalent
•    General Insurance industry knowledge, would be an advantage
•    Experience with working with offshore colleagues, would be an advantage

Competencies and behaviours
 

Non-Technical Competencies:

•    Proactive, enthusiastic with a hunger for excellence
•    Able to cope with fast moving environment with varying workloads and pressures.
•    Problem solving and judgement skills
•    A good team worker, building team spirit
•    Sets high standards for quality and quantity
•    Takes personal responsibility for resolving issues
•    An ability to work independently and under limited supervision 
•    Good interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with customers and 3rd Parties on a pro-active basis
•    Works in a systematic, methodical & orderly way
•    Strong influencing skills.

Competencies & Behaviours:

•    Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
•    Take accountability for participating in the Performance management cycle. 
•    Take action to improve performance on the job.
•    Assist and support co-workers.
•    Take action to manage own personal development.
•    Approach tasks with a ‘Can Do’ attitude
 

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role which will require 2-3 days in office per week. 

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.
 

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application.
 

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. 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.

Job Summary

Zurich Life Assurance plc is looking for a part-time Group Pensions Administrator for the Annual Reporting team. The role itself will focus on understanding what matters to Zurich customers. Meeting regulatory deadlines is a key part of this role. The role offers you the ability to expand your knowledge base and create future opportunities within the Corporate Life & Pensions area. 

Your Role

As a Group Pensions Administrator in the Annual Reporting Team your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

•    Processing the group pension annual renewals from reconciling the schemes to issuing the  Annual Pension Benefit Statements.
•    Supporting the oversight of the Trustee Annual Reports including the preparation and review of audit documentation.
•    Support in issuing Pension Benefit Statements cover letters to brokers/Employers on monthly basis.
•    Managing day to day queries by supporting the team mailbox and queues in a timely manner.
•    Maintain an understanding and awareness on key aspects of Pension Regulations, IORPII directive, Master Trusts.
•    Identify areas where the service to members could be improved.
•    Assist in more Complex/project work.
•    Provide back-up support on schemes and other work priorities across the team.
•    Adhering to all data protection requirements.
•    Handling of queries from Client companies, trustees, auditors.
 

Your Skills and Experience

As a Group Pensions Administrator for the Annual reporting team your skills and qualifications will include: 

•    1-3 years of pension’s administration experience or account reconciliation. 
•    Proficient knowledge of MS Office Products, with specific emphasis on expertise in Excel, is a must. 
•    Strong numeric ability. 
•    Excellent analytical skills. 
•    Knowledge of Defined Contribution pension schemes – specifically knowledge about monthly contribution processing and annual renewal processing. 
•    Be well organised and capable of working to tight deadlines 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills 
•    Ability to work independently and also in a dynamic team environment 
•    Be enthusiastic ambitious self-starter 
•    Ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with all colleagues and clients.
•    Attention to detail is essential along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Its desirable to be working towards a recognised industry qualification that meets Central Bank Minimum Competency Requirements e.g. IIPM/QFA
 

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock. 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 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.

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Job Summary

The Zurich Life Assurance IT Department is located in Blackrock, Co Dublin. Zurich Life and Pensions has enjoyed significant growth over the past decade.  Our Business Strategy is key to that growth and significantly enabled by our continued Investment in Digital and Strategic Platforms.  

Our IT team works collaboratively with local Business Change, subject matter experts and key 3rd parties to deliver and manage IT platforms that support the business strategy of Zurich Life and Pensions, Ireland.

The Zurich Life Assurance business remains committed to transforming our IT landscape. The dynamic of our IT department will continue to evolve over time with the development of these transformation programmes. This will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to develop new skills and further career opportunities.

Your Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the Life400 Development Team with responsibilities including: 

•    Collaborate with wider project teams on the end-to-end delivery of software solutions. 
•    Participate in the end-to-end delivery of the business-critical software enhancements.
•    Be proactive in the development of the Life400 application with key stakeholders.
•    Participate in necessary activities to ensure Life400 availability.

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

•    Working on cross functional project teams to implement complex business solution.
•    Tracking, control and resolution of software issues and queries.
•    Code instructions for programs/objects/components; configure packaged applications.
•    Document and implement programs according to development and security standards, procedures, and conventions.
•    Prepare and execute Unit Test plans and document results.
•    Troubleshoot code in order to resolve application issues.
•    Evaluate IT business processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
 

Your Skills and Experience

Technical Skills & Knowledge & Education: 
 
Having one or more of the following technical competencies:

•    Project delivery experience on the Life400 application.
•    Extensive Life400 development experience.
•    Knowledge of working in an API led environment. 
•    Experience with data structures and querying languages SOQL/SOSL.
•    Life Insurance industry knowledge would be an advantage.
•    Experience with working with offshore colleagues, would be an advantage.
 

Non-Technical Competencies:

•    Proactive, enthusiastic with a hunger for excellence.
•    Able to cope with fast moving environment with varying workloads and pressures.
•    Problem solving and judgement skills.
•    A good team worker.
•    Sets high standards for quality and quantity.
•    Takes personal responsibility for resolving issues.
•    An ability to work independently and under limited supervision. 
•    Good interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with customers and 3rd Parties on a pro-active basis.
•    Works in a systematic, methodical & orderly way.

Competencies & Behaviours:

•    Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
•    Assist and support co-workers.
•    Approach tasks with a ‘Can Do’ attitude. 

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role which will require 2-3 days in office per week. 

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.
 

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application.
 

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. 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.