Energy Casualty Underwriter

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% defined non-contributory pension

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Buy up to 20 days holiday

Income protection

Life cover

Job summary

Zurich is seeking an Energy Casualty Underwriter for our London Specialties team based in Mark Lane. You will underwrite complex energy casualty business with technical judgment and lead portfolio strategy in the London market.

You will collaborate with internal teams, coach junior underwriters, and build strong relationships with brokers and policyholders across the market. This hybrid role offers a path to influence Zurich’s Energy Casualty proposition.

Qualifications

• London Market experience is essential.
• CII qualification or progression toward it.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to energy casualty portfolio strategy and growth.
• Customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex new and renewal energy casualty business.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver objectives and outcomes.
• Coach junior underwriters and support capability building.
• Build broker and policyholder relationships across the London market.
• Represent Zurich and grow the Energy Casualty proposition in the market.

Skills

Energy casualty underwriting

London Market experience

Broker engagement

Communication skills

Technical underwriting

Market insight

Education

CII qualification progress

Job description

Working hours

This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location

London – hybrid working with 3 days in our London office.

The opportunity

We’re recruiting an Energy Casualty Underwriter to join our London Specialties team based in Mark Lane. Reporting to the Head of Energy Casualty, this role requires technical expertise in Energy Casualty, with particular experience in casualty product line. You’ll bring strong market insight and underwriting leadership to further develop a growing Energy Casualty portfolio aligned to our customers’ evolving risk needs.

This is a key role within a high-performing and well-established team, where you will be underwriting complex new and renewal business and playing an active role in broker engagement across the London market. You will contribute to portfolio strategy, support profitable growth, and help shape Zurich’s Energy Casualty proposition through sound technical judgement and commercial acumen.

Joining Zurich offers the opportunity to leverage your experience, strengthen your market profile and influence long‑term portfolio success within a collaborative and ambitious environment. You’ll be part of a dynamic and successful team, trusted to make underwriting decisions, drive sustainable growth and help define the future of Energy Casualty within our London Specialties business.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Act as a member of the underwriting team, working closely with colleagues and and coaching Junior underwriters to support capability building and performance.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication, working effectively across teams to deliver shared objectives and underwriting outcomes.
• Partner with internal colleagues and cross‑functional teams to drive initiatives and deliverables aligned to the International Energy Casualty market.
• Lead the external‑facing elements of the role, meeting and building strong relationships with brokers and policyholders across the London market.
• Represent Zurich confidently in the market, strengthening relationships and supporting the growth and profile of the Energy Casualty proposition.

What are we looking for?

• An experienced Energy Casualty Underwriter, seeking the next step or a fresh challenge within a large, global insurer.
• London Market experience is essential
• Experience of underwriting US‑domiciled risks is advantageous, though not essential.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with brokers, policyholders and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to bring technical expertise and market insight to support the continued growth of the Energy Casualty portfolio, including a strong understanding of industry trends and developments.
• CII qualified, or able to demonstrate meaningful progress towards professional qualifications.
• A genuine customer‑focused mindset, with customers at the heart of decision‑making and service delivery.

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.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable andare able toperform at their best during the interview.You’llhave the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

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. #LI-Hybrid

The financials

• 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We're making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.