Senior Energy Casualty Underwriter

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich is seeking a Senior Energy Casualty Underwriter to join their Commercial Casualty team in London. This role involves mentoring junior underwriters, collaborating on market initiatives, and leveraging expertise in Marine Liability to drive business growth. Flexible working options are available, and the company offers a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Option to buy/sell holiday days

Three days paid volunteering

Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experienced Energy Casualty Underwriter with Marine Liability or P&I experience.
• London Market experience preferred.
• Knowledge of US market is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach Underwriters in the team.
• Collaborate with internal teams for market initiatives.
• Build relationships with external brokers and policyholders.

Skills

Communication

Influencing skills

Industry trends knowledge

Education

CII qualifications

Job description

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Senior Energy Casualty Underwriter

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

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

Closing date for applications: 8th June 2025

The opportunity:

We’re looking for an experienced Energy Casualty Underwriter with Marine Liability or P&I experience to join our high performing Commercial Casualty team in Mark Lane, London. Reporting to Head of Energy Casualty, you’ll bring product expertise and market insight to develop the Energy Casualty business that meets our customers’ needs.

This is an opportunity to join us and benefit from the development and opportunity for growth that we have to offer, as well as being a subject matter expert in your area. You’ll join a dynamic and successful team, driving growth through our new and renewal book of business. A chance to create your future here at Zurich!

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?

As the Senior Underwriter, you’ll work closely and will have the opportunity to mentor and coach Underwriter’s in the team. Collaboration and communication are critical in this role. You’ll be collaborating with internal colleagues and teams to drive initiatives and deliverables aimed at the International Energy Casualty market, as well as delivering on the external facing element of the role, meeting and building relationships with external brokers and policyholders within the market.

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you’ll be an experienced Energy Casualty Underwriter looking for that next step or a new challenge at a large, global insurer. We would expect you to have London Market experience and ideally experience dealing with the writing of Marine and Energy liability. Experience of the US market will be beneficial but not essential!

Strong communication and influencing skills are needed so we would like you to be able to demonstrate this. We are also looking for someone to bring their expertise and help us grow, so knowledge and understanding of industry trends is a must for us. We would also expect you to have CII qualifications or to have made good progress.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do so if you share the same passion, this role could be for you.

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.

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.

The financials

• 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.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• 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.

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We're making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.