Market Trading Underwriter: Mid-Market

Zurich Insurance Company; Royston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Company seeks an experienced Market Trading Underwriter for its Royston office. This role involves providing underwriting expertise, managing broker relationships, and delivering first-class service. Candidates should have CII qualifications and a solid track record in profitable underwriting.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in underwriting and managing complex portfolios.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience building relationships with brokers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop profitable business with a group of brokers and customers.
• Underwrite and negotiate insurance contracts.
• Manage key broker relationships.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Industry Trends Awareness

Education

CII Qualifications

Underwriting Experience

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Market Trading Underwriter: Mid-Market, Royston

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Location:

Royston, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

The opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Market Trading Underwriter to join our Property/Casualty team. Working predominately with our brokers the ideal candidate will provide underwriting expertise and first-class service to brokers and customers, with a proven track record of delivering profitable growth, managing complex portfolios, building strong business relationships and meeting business objectives.

This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.

What will you be doing?
As the Senior Underwriter, you will work closely and will have the opportunity to mentor and coach other Underwriter’s in the team. Collaboration and communication are critical in this role. You will be working with internal colleagues and teams to drive initiatives and deliverables aimed at the Property and Casualty market, as well as delivering on the external facing element of the role, meeting and building relationships with external brokers and policyholders within the market.

You will bring product expertise and market insight to develop the UK Property and Casualty business that meets the customers’ needs. As part of this role the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be the lead underwriter on some of our largest accounts and we are looking for someone who has the experience or the potential to have and build relationships direct with our broker network. We would like someone who can balance the internal and external demands to obtain the best result for Zurich.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop profitable business with a group of brokers & customers.
• Manage clients and leading broker relationships interacting with risk managers.
• Responsible for overall service proposition on key broker accounts.
• Underwrite and negotiate insurance contracts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant systems, products, processes and procedures to be able to provide a first class experience for Customers (both internal and external).
• Ongoing self-development and learning, coaching others where appropriate.
• Promote continuous improvement and process efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.

What are we looking for?
Ideally, you will be an experienced Property/Casualty Underwriter looking for that next step or a new challenge at a large, global insurer. Strong communication and influencing skills are needed so we would like you to be able to demonstrate this. We are also looking for someone to bring their expertise and help us grow, so knowledge and understanding of industry trends is a must for us. We would also expect you to have CII qualifications or to have made good progress.

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.