Property and Casualty Underwriter (New Business)

婵物捨; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Glasgow seeks a dedicated Property and Casualty Underwriter to join their team. The successful candidate will manage new business accounts, ensuring growth while maintaining relationships with clients and brokers. This role offers significant flexibility in terms of working hours and conditions, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and medical insurance.

Benefits

12% pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Opportunity to buy/sell holiday days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a property and casualty underwriter.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse new business applications.
• Assess risks and determine coverage and premium rates.
• Conduct research for informed underwriting decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Proven experience as a property and casualty underwriter

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

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

Location: Glasgow

The opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Property and Casualty Underwriter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and underwriting new business accounts, ensuring profitable growth, and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients. This role requires a keen eye for detail, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of the property and casualty insurance market.

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. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and analyse newbusiness applications for property and casualty insurance coverage.
• Assess risks and determine appropriate coverage and premium rates.
• Conduct thorough research and gather necessary information to make informed underwriting decisions.
• Collaborate with other underwriters and insurance professionals to ensure accurate and consistent underwriting practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Your skills and experience:

• Proven experience as a property and casualty underwriter, preferably in a newbusiness capacity.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with complex information.
• Proficient in using underwriting software and other relevant tools.
• Knowledge of insurance industry regulations and guidelines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and strong work ethic.

If you are a dedicated and results-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact in the insurance industry, we encourage you to apply for the position of Property and Casualty Underwriter. Join our team and contribute to our ongoing success in providing exceptional insurance solutions to our clients.

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.

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.