A new transformational adventure awaits you…
How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?
As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is 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.
Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!
Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference
It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.
As a Principal Claims Consultant, you will provide technical leadership and strategic support across complex life insurance claims, including adverse decisions, non-disclosure matters, complaints, fraud-related matters and retro-underwriting referrals. You will coach and support Claims Consultants, contribute to claims governance and quality initiatives, facilitate legal referrals and case conferencing, and drive continuous improvement across the Retail Claims team.
Important to your success – let’s grow together
Extensive Retail Life Insurance claims experience, with a strong understanding of technical claims issues and exposure to non-disclosure, Life Code obligations, relevant case law and Complaints.
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, 15 days personal/carer’s leave (empowering 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, AUD$500 annual wellbeing payment, 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!
No one fits a job description perfectly. So, if you meet some of the criteria above and think you could be a good fit for the role and want to grow your career and develop new capabilities/skills, we highly encourage you to apply. If you are still unsure, please reach out to the hiring manager or recruiter for more information on this opportunity.
Hiring manager – Philippa Jacombs
Recruiter – Kenny Stewart
Applications close – COB 24th July 2026
If you are successful in progressing to an interview, please update your current manager about your application.
