Senior Cyber Underwriter

Zurich Insurance Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurer in London is seeking a Senior Cyber Underwriter. This hybrid role focuses on executing the Cyber underwriting plan, fostering relationships with brokers, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have strong experience in the London Market with excellent negotiation skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 12% pension scheme, and flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cyber Underwriter or Broker in the London Market.
• Deep understanding of Cyber exposures and controls.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the Cyber underwriting plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and customers.
• Exercise underwriting authority and make informed decisions.

Skills

Cyber Underwriting experience

Relationship-building skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership qualities

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

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

Salary: Competetive salary plus an excellent benefits package!

Location: London – hybrid working with 3 days in our Mark Lane office

Closing date for applications: 28th September 2025

The opportunity

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.

What will you be doing?

• 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.

What are we looking for?

• 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.

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.