Senior Development Underwriter - Mid-Market Retail Insurance - North West

Zurich Insurance; Croes-lan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Option to buy/sell holiday days

Job summary

A leading insurance firm based in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Development Underwriter to drive growth in the mid-market retail insurance sector. This role involves strategic leadership, relationship building with brokers, and the underwriting of complex risks. Candidates should have significant experience in underwriting, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders. Flexible working arrangements are offered, including part-time options, to attract the best talent.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mid-market retail insurance underwriting.
• Strong track record of business development and portfolio growth.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills for complex risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, development, and conversion of mid-market opportunities.
• Build relationships with brokers and stakeholders to secure new business.
• Provide expert analysis on complex, high-value risks.

Skills

Mid-market retail insurance underwriting

Business development

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Development Underwriter – Mid-Market Retail Insurance

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

Location: North West based (Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, North Lancs)

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April 2026.

The opportunity

Are you an accomplished underwriter with a passion for market growth and strategic leadership? Do you thrive on influencing the market, unlocking new opportunities, and shaping portfolios? At Zurich, we’re excited to announce a newly created Senior Development Underwriter position—offering the opportunity to champion our new business strategy and play a leading role in strengthening our position across the mid-market retail insurance sector.

As Senior Development Underwriter, you will drive Zurich’s growth agenda across our mid‑market retail portfolios. This is a new and highly visible role, designed to accelerate business development and deliver strategic impact. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen, leading the origination, negotiation, and underwriting of complex risks. Your ability to develop relationships with brokers, clients, and market influencers will be key to growing Zurich’s business and reputation.

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 the interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Driving strategic growth: Lead the identification, development, and conversion of high‑value mid‑market retail insurance opportunities, positioning Zurich as an underwriter of choice.
• Market leadership: Build and leverage senior relationships with brokers, clients, and industry stakeholders to secure new business and enhance Zurich’s presence in target markets.
• Expert underwriting: Take ownership of complex, high‑value risks—providing expert analysis, bespoke solutions, and profitable decision‑making.
• Insight‑led strategy: Monitor, interpret, and respond to market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory change—informing the development of market‑leading propositions.
• Mentoring and collaboration: Coach and support regional teams, share specialist knowledge, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to drive commercial success.

What are we looking for?

• Significant experience in mid‑market retail insurance underwriting, with a strong track record of business development and portfolio growth.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills—confident in assessing and structuring complex risks.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with senior brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• A strategic, commercially minded approach, with a focus on innovation and business results.
• Experience mentoring others or leading team development is highly desirable.

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.

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