Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interruption

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join its innovative Risk Management team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work from home while engaging in essential assessments and risk management programs. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you excel in your career. Ideal candidates will have a background in Property Insurance and will be equipped with strong communication and negotiation skills. Join a team that values community and fosters personal and professional development, making a difference in the insurance landscape.

Benefits

Company Car Allowance

Comprehensive Training

Ongoing Support

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing property risks from underwriting or claims perspective.
• Knowledge of loss prevention for Property and Business Interruption risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for risk management survey programs.
• Create risk assessment and improvement reports timely.

Skills

Property Insurance

Risk Management

Customer Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Cert/Dip CII

TIFireE

Risk Management Certifications

Tools

Zurich Resilience Solutions

Job description

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

Location: Home-based, South UK.

Closing Date: 14th May 2025.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in a career within Risk Management to join our diverse, passionate, and innovative ZRS Property Team.

Ideal candidates will have some background in Property Insurance, gained through work in Underwriting, Claims, or Risk Engineering.

This role is home-based, with travel required across the region. It is an essential car user (ECU) position, including a company car allowance.

Successful candidates will undergo a 3-month training academy providing foundational training to start a career in Risk Engineering.

This role offers diversity and rewards, with comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed and provide technical guidance to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop and on-site assessments following global guidelines as part of risk management survey programs.
• Create professional risk assessment and improvement reports in a timely manner.
• Manage risk improvement actions proactively within customer account management programs.
• Collaborate across Risk Engineering, Claims, Underwriting, and other departments.
• Prioritize workload to meet customer needs in line with global standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience assessing property risks such as fire, flood, or security, from underwriting or claims perspective.
• Knowledge of risk management and loss prevention for Property and Business Interruption risks.
• Relevant qualifications like Cert/Dip CII, TIFireE, or Risk Management certifications.
• Strong presentation and customer engagement skills, with negotiation abilities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and promote teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to self and team development, setting clear goals.
• Clear and open communication skills.
• Proficiency with Zurich Resilience Solutions offerings, and ability to identify opportunities for additional revenue.

About Zurich

We aim to be a responsible, impactful business and the leading global insurer, creating a brighter future for our customers, employees, and the planet.

With over 55,000 employees across 170+ countries, we are a stable, long-standing leader in the insurance industry.

We focus on sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, and continuous development, supporting our employees' growth and community involvement.

Our Culture

We value community, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome and respected. We prioritize wellbeing and offer extensive training, development, and volunteering opportunities. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has donated over £90 million to UK causes.

Join us to make a difference, be challenged, inspired, supported, and love what you do.