Underwriter Property — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
Underwriter Property to Zurich Nordic
Are you interested in joining an inspiring work environment where you can make a difference?
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company with 65 000 employees and one of the world’s most sustainable insurers, as shown by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
- Underwriter Property to Zurich Nordic
- Are you interested in joining an inspiring work environment where you can make a difference?
- Experience or familiarity with corporate property insurance, gained through roles in the insurance industry (e.g. insurer, insurance broker, corporate risk and insurance management or related field), with a willingness to further develop technical expertise.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, risk management, economics or equivalent field.
Key requirements
- Experience or familiarity with corporate property insurance, gained through roles in the insurance industry (e.g. insurer, insurance broker, corporate risk and insurance management or related field), with a willingness to further develop technical expertise.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, risk management, economics or equivalent field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Finnish. Skills and competencies:
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Strong data processing skills and analytical mindset.
- Knowledge of risk selection and pricing and other core elements within underwriting.
- Strong negotiation skills and sales oriented.
- Good presentation skills.
- High level of risk- and business awareness.
- At Zurich we believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results.
- Attracting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel valued, respected and empowered allows people to reach their full potential.
- As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.
Application process
- We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Who we are
- Zurich Nordic is the local arm of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s leading insurance companies with over 65 000 employees.
- Zurich has been operating in the Nordic market for 150 years with offices in Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen and Helsinki, where we also serve the Baltic market.
- Zurich Nordic is a leading provider of commercial insurance solutions, as well as a wide range of risk management products and services, for businesses in the large corporate and middle market segment.
- We support companies with local and global presence, in more than 200 countries and territories.
- Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.
- Its core values Optimism, Caring, Reliability, Togetherness, Forward-Thinking and Results Orientation guides its employees and informs every action they take.
- With Zurich, you can expect to work on challenges that will help you grow and to collaborate with a diverse and inclusive global team. LI-HYBRID
Contacts
- Please refer your questions to Carl-Arvid Nilsson, Nordic Talent Acquisition Specialist, +46767203350, [email protected] or Juho Lehtinen, Manager Underwriting Property, +358 45 170 2725, [email protected]
- The selection process will run continuously, and the position may therefore be filled earlier.
Additional details
- We are now looking for a new colleague to join our Underwriting Property team, working from our Finnish, hybrid office in Helsinki. Underwriter Property, Finland
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Finnish. Skills and competencies:
- We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
- With Zurich, you can expect to work on challenges that will help you grow and to collaborate with a diverse and inclusive global team.
Notes and original content
- We are now looking for a new colleague to join our Underwriting Property team, working from our Finnish, hybrid office in Helsinki.
- Underwriter Property, Finland
- Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Finnish.
- Skills and competencies:
- Who we are
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 85'500 - 150'000 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
