Junior Casualty Underwriter

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A global insurance provider is seeking a Junior Casualty Underwriter in London. This role offers part-time, job-share or full-time hours with responsibilities including underwriting new and renewal business and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates have experience in underwriting or claims and a strong desire to develop their career in this field. The position provides a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and additional holiday options.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life cover – four times salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy or sell holiday days

Three days paid volunteering

Up to 16 weeks' full pay for parental leave

Virtual GP appointments

Discounted gym membership

Free flu jab

Qualifications

• Experience in Underwriting or Claims, ideally within Commercial Lines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiasm for building a career in Underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team in underwriting new and renewal business.
• Assisting in risk analysis, pricing, and policy issuance.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders: Claims, Risk Engineering.
• Building relationships with brokers and clients.
• Learning and applying underwriting frameworks and governance standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proactive learning

Job description

Junior Casualty Underwriter

Job ID: 128603

Working hours: This role is available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis.

Location: London (minimum 3 days per week in office)

Closing date for applications: 10th November 2025

The opportunity:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within Underwriting? Do you have experience in Underwriting or Claims and a passion for developing technical expertise in a dynamic and specialist field?

We have a fantastic Grade 3 opportunity to join our Casualty Underwriting team within Commercial Insurance. This is a great chance to build your career in a high‑profile, fast‑paced area of the business, working alongside experienced underwriters and engaging with brokers and clients across a diverse range of industries.

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. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the team in underwriting new and renewal business within the Casualty portfolio.
• Assisting in risk analysis, pricing, and policy issuance.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders including Claims, Risk Engineering, and Actuarial.
• Building relationships with brokers and clients to understand their needs and deliver excellent service.
• Learning and applying Zurich’s underwriting framework and governance standards.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in Underwriting or Claims (ideally within Commercial Lines).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to learning and development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiasm for building a career in Underwriting.

Inclusive Employer Statement: We welcome all candidates and provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process.

Benefits:

• 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Income protection.
• Life cover – four times your salary.
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• 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.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

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. 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.

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 feels welcome, regardless of their background, belief or culture. We also place a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective, and we offer a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

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

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, love what you do. Work for us.