Property and Casualty Underwriter

Zurich Insurance; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurer in Cardiff is seeking a Property and Casualty Underwriter to analyze and underwrite existing business. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, have a customer-centric mindset, and possess strong underwriting expertise. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 12% pension scheme, annual bonuses, and extensive leave options.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Income Protection

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Three days paid volunteering

Qualifications

• Well-established Property and Casualty Underwriting experience.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in decision-making.
• Attention to detail and willingness to challenge processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and underwrite existing business.
• Provide standout service experience for customers.
• Drive, analyse, and deliver strong underwriting results.

Skills

Property and Casualty Underwriting experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Customer-centric mindset

Professional work ethic

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

As a Property and Casualty Underwriter, you'll be analysing and underwriting existing business. You'll play a pivotal role in building relationships with our customers in a market-facing role, so it's crucial that you communicate well and have a built-in passion for doing the right thing for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and underwrite existing business.
• Provide a standout service experience for customers and stakeholders, delivering quality and timely solutions.
• Take ownership of your workload and support colleagues to deliver our collective workload — it's all about being a team player!
• Drive, analyse, and deliver strong underwriting results across our portfolio.
• Identify and suggest improvements to boost the effectiveness and efficiency of our processes.

Qualifications

• Well-established Property and Casualty Underwriting experience.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in decision-making.
• Attention to detail and willingness to challenge processes and decisions.
• Adaptability to different workloads and pressures, with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Customer-centric mindset, always keeping the customer foremost in mind.
• Professional and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits and Our Commitment

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.
• 25 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.
• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

About Zurich

Zurich is a global insurer with a strong sense of community and commitment to diversity and inclusion, which we have recognised with multiple awards. We offer flexible working options, a focus on wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development. Zurich Community Trust has funded and volunteered for causes in the UK valued at over £90 million. We are dedicated to sustainable impact and to creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet.

Many employees work flexibly in various arrangements, including part-time, flexible hours, job sharing, remote work, or compressed hours. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and to supporting employees in line with individual needs. We have a comprehensive approach to wellbeing, with access to lifestyle and health resources, and we encourage volunteering and community involvement.