Senior Delegated Authority Oversight Specialist
Working hours:
This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis. Contract Type:
Permanent Location:
We’re Flexible. You’ll need to travel to Croydon or other Zurich offices when necessary. Closing date for applications:
20th January 2025 The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity for a Senior DA Oversight Specialist to join the Delegated Authority Oversight Team (DAOT) with a core focus of the onboarding of new Underwriting Delegated Authorities (DAs) across the UK. DAs are where a broker/MGA carries out delegated underwriting activities on behalf of Zurich. DAs are a significant part of Zurich’s portfolio, contributing to around a quarter of all the UK's income; therefore, effective oversight is essential to ensure that all appropriate procedures and controls are in place. What will you be doing? You will primarily be responsible for overseeing the onboarding of new DAs which can vary from standard rules-based arrangements to high profile MGA’s that hold a significant value. Your role would be to ensure all correct procedures are followed and appropriate controls are in place. To achieve this, you will be collaborating with a wide range of internal stakeholders such as our Market Facing Units (MFU) Onboarding Teams, Relationship Managers, Underwriting Leads and Technical Pricing teams. You'll help strengthen our partnership with brokers/MGAs by ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements and that we ultimately deliver for our company and customers. Your key responsibilities would include: Working closely with the MFU onboarding teams to successfully onboard new DAs. Using your technical knowledge to drive and support improvements to the oversight of DAs. Providing expertise and support for all manner of DA related enquiries including regulatory and customer focused initiatives. Playing an active role in a wide range of underwriting projects. Ensuring timely and accurate recording of information. Providing clear management information and analysis that can be shared with various stakeholders, including members of the senior leadership team. Identifying any potential detriment to our customers and exploring potential solutions through activities such as Conduct MI. What are we looking for? An understanding of DAs or experience working with outsourced third parties would be beneficial. A high level of knowledge around the regulatory landscape and how to apply it to DAs. The ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and is proficient at planning, prioritising, and leading meetings. Confidence to question and challenge data and existing ways of working. Proactivity managing timelines and delivery dates. Ability to adapt to changes and take on new challenges. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. What will you get from the role? A great opportunity to expand your network of contacts as you’ll be working across the UK and global underwriting community as well as other important areas such as Legal, Compliance and Governance. An in-depth knowledge of the changing regulatory landscape and its impact. An opportunity to use your initiative to challenge the existing ways of working. It’s a great opportunity to be part of a team in a varied and interesting role. Who we are: At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great. Our Culture: At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect. We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.
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Working hours:
This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis. Contract Type:
Permanent Location:
We’re Flexible. You’ll need to travel to Croydon or other Zurich offices when necessary. Closing date for applications:
20th January 2025 The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity for a Senior DA Oversight Specialist to join the Delegated Authority Oversight Team (DAOT) with a core focus of the onboarding of new Underwriting Delegated Authorities (DAs) across the UK. DAs are where a broker/MGA carries out delegated underwriting activities on behalf of Zurich. DAs are a significant part of Zurich’s portfolio, contributing to around a quarter of all the UK's income; therefore, effective oversight is essential to ensure that all appropriate procedures and controls are in place. What will you be doing? You will primarily be responsible for overseeing the onboarding of new DAs which can vary from standard rules-based arrangements to high profile MGA’s that hold a significant value. Your role would be to ensure all correct procedures are followed and appropriate controls are in place. To achieve this, you will be collaborating with a wide range of internal stakeholders such as our Market Facing Units (MFU) Onboarding Teams, Relationship Managers, Underwriting Leads and Technical Pricing teams. You'll help strengthen our partnership with brokers/MGAs by ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements and that we ultimately deliver for our company and customers. Your key responsibilities would include: Working closely with the MFU onboarding teams to successfully onboard new DAs. Using your technical knowledge to drive and support improvements to the oversight of DAs. Providing expertise and support for all manner of DA related enquiries including regulatory and customer focused initiatives. Playing an active role in a wide range of underwriting projects. Ensuring timely and accurate recording of information. Providing clear management information and analysis that can be shared with various stakeholders, including members of the senior leadership team. Identifying any potential detriment to our customers and exploring potential solutions through activities such as Conduct MI. What are we looking for? An understanding of DAs or experience working with outsourced third parties would be beneficial. A high level of knowledge around the regulatory landscape and how to apply it to DAs. The ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and is proficient at planning, prioritising, and leading meetings. Confidence to question and challenge data and existing ways of working. Proactivity managing timelines and delivery dates. Ability to adapt to changes and take on new challenges. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. What will you get from the role? A great opportunity to expand your network of contacts as you’ll be working across the UK and global underwriting community as well as other important areas such as Legal, Compliance and Governance. An in-depth knowledge of the changing regulatory landscape and its impact. An opportunity to use your initiative to challenge the existing ways of working. It’s a great opportunity to be part of a team in a varied and interesting role. Who we are: At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great. Our Culture: At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect. We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.
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