National Partnerships Manager

National Partnerships Manager

A new adventure awaits…

How does 5 weeks leave per year, an impactful career that you’ll truly love, and working for a great organisation that empowers wellbeing sound like to you?

At Zurich we’re on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Zurich’s General Insurance business in Australia & New Zealand works with companies of all sizes and across all segments SME, Mid-Market and Corporate to provide coverage such as Business Insurance, Motor Insurance, Workers Compensation, and more.

From SMEs to Tradesmen, small yachts to large fleets through to large businesses, our General Insurance solutions are designed to suit organisations of all shapes and sizes. Whether our customers are just starting out or have been in the business sector for years, our customer-first approach helps protect their businesses with confidence.

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference

A rare opportunity exists as a National Partnership Manager, General Insurance, responsible for providing leadership, pipeline development and managing Zurich Partnerships within ANZ.

The role exists as it is accountable, on behalf of the Head of Partnerships for the Delegated Programs Framework and the management and execution of ZAIL’s Delegated Programs partners. This will be achieved in line with strategic underwriting goals and strategies. This includes providing effective oversight and management of third-party relationships, including ensuring compliance with operational, regulatory, and contractual obligations partnering with internal stakeholders, and analysis of results to drive improved performance outcomes.

The role is also responsible for providing market facing and internal leadership to support the development and delivery of our Partnerships Strategy and customer value proposition. This includes acting as the strategic relationship manager for designated current Key Accounts across Partnerships and drive the new development of partnerships to contribute to the development of profitable growth.

Important to your success - let's grow together

• Business degree or Legal degree (preferable).
• ANZIIF Qualification (preferable).
• Multiple years insurance experience with Product and training experience (preferable)
• Experience and background in MGA management, Delegated Programs establishment and monitoring.
• Commercially astute with a comprehensive understanding of the General Insurance industry and the products available.
• Ability to provide intelligence on market competitors and strategies
• Good relationship skills promoting cooperation, collaboration or acceptance.
• Growth mindset that is opened to trying new things, bounces back quickly after setbacks and applies learning. from mistakes. Takes the time and effort to improve, learn and grow
• Proven ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities in processes and procedures
• Experience in people management (2x direct reports – Partnership Specialist/ Data Analyst)

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be, but here are just a few:

5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our new Z leave initiative, as well as 15 days personal/carer’s leave (as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing); Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) with award winning training programs; Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; Explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role; Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier along with receiving a AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, plus a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal; Access to Family Care (parental leave); Volunteer; Work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office); and dress for your day. We also plant a tree for every new employee – one of many local initiatives driving our contribution to ambitious global sustainability targets…

…We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong and thrive.

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure