Underwriting Manager - Financial Lines

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Financial Lines Underwriting Manager to lead our New Zealand Financial Lines portfolio and underwriting team. Sitting within Commercial Markets, this role is responsible for driving profitable growth, shaping underwriting strategy, strengthening market presence, and delivering outstanding outcomes for customers, brokers, and Zurich.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the profitable growth and performance of the New Zealand Financial Lines portfolio
• Driving execution of underwriting strategy and go-to-market initiatives across the business
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, customers, and key stakeholders
• Supporting business retention and new business acquisition through active market engagement
• Coaching, developing, and retaining underwriting talent while fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Monitoring portfolio performance and delivering key financial and operational objectives

Required profile

• Extensive Financial Lines underwriting experience gained within insurance or broking environments
• Proven experience leading and developing high‑performing teams
• Strong technical expertise across Financial Lines products and portfolio management
• Demonstrated success delivering profitable growth and executing business strategy
• Strong stakeholder management and market‑facing relationship skills
• Commercial acumen with the ability to drive performance through data‑informed decision making

What we offer

• 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff plus 15 days of personal/carer’s leave and Family Care parental leave
• Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week
• AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year and AUD$295 new starter e‑voucher for work‑from‑home setup
• Access to health programs, Shine portal benefits, award‑winning training programs and global mobility opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities and Green Star rated offices; a tree planted for every new employee
• Recognition as an equal‑opportunity employer with various awards (WGEA, Family Inclusive Workplace, etc.)