Senior Cyber Underwriter

Zurich Insurance; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading international insurance provider in London is seeking a Senior Cyber Underwriter to drive profitable portfolio growth. This role involves leading Cyber underwriting strategy, maintaining strong relationships with brokers, and overseeing complex account management. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in the London Market and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working hours and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

12% non-contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cyber Underwriter or Broker in the London Market.
• Deep understanding of Cyber exposures and emerging trends.
• Strong leadership qualities and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber underwriting plan execution.
• Maintain relationships with key brokers and clients.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape underwriting strategy.
• Handle complex enquiries and ensure quality documentation.

Skills

Cyber underwriting expertise

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Cyber Underwriter or Broker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of our Cyber business at the heart of the London Market? If so, we would love to hear from you! Joining our Commercial Insurance business in London, you'll be a key member of our Cyber Underwriting team, driving profitable portfolio growth by delivering a market-leading level of service and underwriting expertise to our brokers and customers. As a Senior Cyber Underwriter, you'll have significant responsibility for underwriting complex Cyber business, ensuring alignment with our strategies, guidelines, authorities and pricing frameworks. You'll also make a direct impact on the achievement of our Cyber business's strategic and operational objectives. 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery and execution of the Cyber underwriting plan, with a focus on London Market business.
• Building, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key London Market brokers, key customers and internal stakeholders.
• Exercising significant underwriting authority and making informed decisions on complex and high-value accounts.
• Collaborating closely with the Head of Cyber to shape and deliver our underwriting strategy.
• Providing technical leadership and sharing specialist knowledge with the team, helping to upskill and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Promptly handling complex enquiries from brokers, customers and colleagues, ensuring positive and timely outcomes.
• Ensuring accurate records and timely production of high-quality documentation in line with regulatory and company guidelines.
• Supporting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cyber Underwriter or Broker in the London Market, with strong market contacts and a track record of delivering profitable growth.
• Deep understanding of Cyber exposures, controls, coverages and emerging trends.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership qualities and a collaborative, proactive approach.
• Effective communication skills—numerical, verbal and written—with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and confidently.
• A commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing and driving best practice across the team.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
• Salary: Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package.
• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.
• Time away: 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays; option to swap UK bank holidays for days off of cultural or religious significance.
• 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 wellbeing support.

Our culture and equality

We are making a difference. Zurich offers a wide range of employee benefits to provide real flexibility and tailored choices. We strive to be diverse and inclusive and to treat all applicants with fairness and respect, irrespective of background, beliefs or protected characteristics. We encourage wellbeing and continuous development, supported by training and volunteering opportunities. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time in the UK valued at over £90 million.