P&C & Construction Underwriter — New Business Growth

Zurich Insurance; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% defined pension

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell up to 20 days

Job summary

Zurich Insurance in Croydon is seeking a proactive underwriter to join the Southeast Mid-Market team. The role focuses on underwriting and trading new business opportunities within Property, Casualty and Construction markets, ensuring propositions meet customers' evolving needs.

You will build broker relationships, drive new business while maintaining profitability, and benefit from technical training and support from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting, especially P&C, is advantageous.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to make data- and judgement-based decisions.
• Attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Interest in joining Southeast Mid-Market team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive New Business Underwriting for Mid-Market P&C/Construction risks.
• Trade confidently in the market, representing Zurich with professionalism.
• Build strong, meaningful, and proactive relationships with brokers and intermediaries to support new business conversions.
• Provide innovative, customer-centric solutions tailored to unique risk profiles.
• Deliver exceptional service to exceed customer and broker expectations.
• Take ownership of individual new business pipelines while supporting the wider team to deliver collective goals.
• Identify new opportunities to grow our portfolio in line with strategy.
• Ensure risks are selected profitably and in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiency and process-enhancement opportunities.
• Be a collaborative and positive team player, contributing to a standout team culture.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Underwriting

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Time management

Job description

Zurich Insurance in Croydon is seeking a proactive underwriter to join the Southeast Mid-Market team. The role focuses on underwriting and trading new business opportunities within Property, Casualty and Construction markets, ensuring propositions meet customers' evolving needs.

You will build broker relationships, drive new business while maintaining profitability, and benefit from technical training and support from day one.