FTW Underwriting Auditor

Zurich Insurance; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Underwriting Auditor to support their auditing assurance plan for Delegated Authority Arrangements across the UK. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvements. Candidates with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset will thrive in this varied and dynamic position. Join a committed team and take part in Zurich's journey towards excellence in underwriting.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Interest in governance and compliance.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workloads.
• Experience in producing accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the UK’s Underwriting Assurance Plan.
• Ensure regulatory and operational controls are in place.
• Produce reports outlining findings and improvement actions.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proactivity

Confidence to question and challenge

Job description

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Underwriting Auditor (Part-Time, Job-Share and Full-Time)

Contract Type: Secondment

Location: Flexible

Grade: G3

Hiring Manager: Anna Carroll

The opportunity:

We are seeking an Underwriting Auditor to support the delivery of our underwriting assurance plan for Delegated Authority Arrangements (DAs) and Managing General Agents (MGAs) across the UK.

What you’ll be doing

DAs and MGAs continue be a growth area in Zurich’s future strategy.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Delegated Program Reviews (DPRs) for DAs and MGAs, collaborating with internal stakeholders such as DA Owners, Relationship Managers, Underwriting Leads as well as the broker or MGA. You will produce a report with key insights into the arrangement and detail any findings and actions for improvement.

You’ll help strengthen our partnership with brokers and MGAs by making sure they meet all regulatory requirements and deliver for our customers. Focus on continuous improvement and simplification to reduce pain points and complexity.

Your key responsibilities include:

Supporting the delivery of the UK’s Underwriting Assurance Plan

Ensuring that all appropriate regulatory and operational controls are in place

Identifying any potential harm to our customers and exploring solutions through findings and actions

Ensuring timely and accurate recording of information

Working closely with other departments across Zurich UK, such as Legal, Marketing and Compliance, to determine that all appropriate controls are in place throughout the lifecycle of the DA

Working closely with subject matter experts such as Supplier Governance, Legal, Compliance, Distribution, etc, to determine that all broker/MGAs display appropriate behaviours to manage a DA

What are we looking for?

Strong verbal and written communication skills - this role involves a high level of engagement with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions

Confidence to question and challenge existing ways of working

An interest in governance and doing the right thing

Proactivity and the ability to manage and prioritise your own workloads

Ability to produce accurate and timely underwriting assurance review reports

An understanding of Delegated Authorities would be beneficial but is not essential

What you’ll get from the role

A great opportunity to expand your network of contacts as you’ll also be dealing 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.

We understand that not everyone may have all the experience we're looking for. If you think you have the drive and determination to work with us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements listed. It really is a great opportunity to be part of a developing team in a varied and interesting role, building your knowledge and career experience within Zurich. Full training and support will be provided.

Fancy a challenge? Interested in being part of this? We'd love to hear from you!

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.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

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

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.

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