Senior Development Underwriter - Mid-Market Retail Insurance

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Three days paid volunteering

Up to 16 weeks full pay for parental leave

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Development Underwriter to drive growth in mid-market retail insurance portfolios. You will be responsible for identifying high-value opportunities, building relationships with brokers and clients, and managing complex risks. Ideal candidates will have significant underwriting experience and a proven track record in business development, alongside strong analytical and negotiation skills. Benefits include a non-contributory pension scheme and annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mid-market retail insurance underwriting.
• Strong track record of business development.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or leading team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and development of retail insurance opportunities.
• Build relationships with brokers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Take ownership of complex, high-value risks.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Coach regional teams and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Mid-market retail insurance underwriting

Business development

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Job description

Senior Development Underwriter – Mid‑Market Retail Insurance

Location: North West (Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, North Lancashire).

Working hours: part‑time, job‑share or full‑time.

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April 2026.

Join Zurich as a newly created Senior Development Underwriter, responsible for driving growth across mid‑market retail insurance portfolios and shaping the company’s strategy in this sector.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the identification, development and conversion of high‑value mid‑market retail insurance opportunities.
• Build senior relationships with brokers, clients and industry stakeholders to secure new business and enhance Zurich’s market presence.
• Take ownership of complex, high‑value risks – providing expert analysis, bespoke solutions and profitable decisions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and regulatory changes to inform market‑leading propositions.
• Coach and support regional teams, share specialist knowledge and foster continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

• Significant experience in mid‑market retail insurance underwriting with a strong track record of business development.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills and confidence 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 focused on innovation and results.
• Experience mentoring others or leading team development is highly desirable.

As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You may inform us of any reasonable adjustments or practical support needed.

Benefits

• 12 % defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays (option to swap for cultural or religious significance).
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.