Business Interruption Consultant

Zurich Insurance Company; Gourock; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global insurance leader is seeking a Business Interruption Consultant to support organizations in enhancing resilience against unexpected events. This home-based role involves analyzing client needs and delivering key insights to mitigate losses, along with building strong relationships across various industries. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in risk management and consulting. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Business Interruption from Risk Management or Underwriting perspective.
• Experience advising large corporate customers across various industries.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-loss Business Interruption reviews for client understanding.
• Analyze client operations to mitigate business interruption losses.
• Build relationships with brokers and underwriters to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Business Interruption

Risk Management

Consulting

Client Relationship

Sales Pipeline Management

Presentation Skills

Education

ACA / FCA

5+ years in relevant fields

Job description

Working hours : This role is available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis

Location : Home-based

Salary : Competitive, plus car, plus allowances

Closing Date for application : 3rd December 2025

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping organizations become more resilient in the face of unexpected events? As a Business Interruption Consultant with Zurich Resilience Solutions, you’ll play a key role in supporting clients across the public and private sectors—ranging from mid-market to global organizations. Your expertise will help businesses understand their exposures and strengthen their ability to recover and thrive.

This is the perfect role for an individual who has a passion to support organisations to understand their Business Interruption exposures and identify measures to improve their resilience. The ideal candidate will have existing knowledge of business interruption and supply chain losses emanating from insured property events from a Claims, Underwriting or Risk Management perspective.

This position is home based with travel to Zurich offices and client premises through the UK to develop key relationships and undertake business interruption reviews.

What will you be doing?

• Delivery of pre-loss Business Interruption reviews to provide clients with a clear understanding of loss scenarios emanating from property loss events.
• Analyse client operating models, financial reports, and risk events to identify practical measures that mitigate business interruption losses.
• Build and nurture relationships with brokers, underwriters, and relationship management colleagues to identify new opportunities and maintain a strong pipeline.
• Collaborate with Zurich colleagues globally to develop and deliver innovative Business Interruption services.

What are we looking for?

• In-depth understanding of Business Interruption from a Risk Management, Consulting Claims or Underwriting perspective.
• Experience working with large corporate customers across a range of industries.
• Proven ability to advise on business interruption risks and communicate complex concepts to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience generating and maintaining a sales pipeline in a consultancy role.
• Background in insurance or risk management.
• Knowledge of risk management and loss prevention practices.
• Familiarity with business continuity, interdependency analysis, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience advising manufacturing, life sciences, or pharmaceutical clients.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and client relationship skills.
• ACA / FCA (Chartered Accountant or Fellow Chartered Accountant welcomed
• 5+ years in business interruption claims, forensic accounting, business continuity or risk consulting

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

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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.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

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, which we’ve won numerous awards for. 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, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.