Job Summary
Zurich Life Ireland (ZLAP) is looking for a German speaking Life Insurance Underwriter / Claims Assessor who will underwrite and analyse applications for Life and Serious Illness products or claims assessment. We are looking for an ambitious individually with ideally 3-5 years market experience as an Underwriter.
Your Role
As a German Life Insurance Underwriter / claims assessor your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following :
- Make quality, timely decisions in line with the Zurich underwriting or claims philosophy and frameworks, underwriting applications to a high standard
- Display excellent communication skills with a broad range of stakeholders, including customers and advisers
- Resolve positive decision challenges by explaining decisions made
- Help create a culture of continuous improvement
- Always act with integrity, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude
- Consistently takes ownership for personal development and acts as a role model contributing to a positive and supportive team culture and Identifies training opportunities for self and others and assists with training as directed.
- Drives quality for the team, providing feedback on errors and providing root cause analysis of errors to avoid repeated mistakes; implements change or remedial action where appropriate.
Your Skills and Experience
As a German Life Insurance Underwriter your skills and qualifications will include :
Fluent written and spoken German is essential.3-5 years market experience with an Underwriting Authority for Life, Serious Illness or risk claims experience or hold a medical qualification such as nursingA relevant business degree and / or industry qualification / or medical qualificationExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.Excellent organisational skills and display the ability to manage your time and workload as required.Work well both in a team and individually and be self-motivated