Senior Market Underwriter: Mid-Market

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; City Of London, Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job description

Senior Market Underwriter: Mid-Market

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

Location: Croydon, Fareham, South East Region, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 7th May 2025

The opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Market Underwriter to join our Property/Casualty team. Working predominately with our brokers, the ideal candidate will provide underwriting expertise and first-class service to brokers and customers, with a proven track record of delivering profitable growth, managing complex portfolios, building strong business relationships and meeting business objectives.

This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.

What will you be doing?
As the Senior Underwriter, you will work closely and have the opportunity to mentor and coach other Underwriters in the team. Collaboration and communication are critical in this role. You will be working with internal colleagues and teams to drive initiatives and deliverables aimed at the Property and 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.

You will bring product expertise and market insight to develop the UK Property and Casualty business that meets the customers’ needs. As part of this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be the lead underwriter on some of our largest accounts, and we are looking for someone who has the experience or the potential to build relationships directly with our broker network. We would like someone who can balance the internal and external demands to obtain the best result for Zurich.

• Develop profitable business with a group of brokers & customers.
• Manage clients and lead broker relationships interacting with risk managers.
• Responsible for overall service proposition on key broker accounts.
• Underwrite and negotiate insurance contracts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant systems, products, processes and procedures to provide a first-class experience for Customers (both internal and external).
• Ongoing self-development and learning, coaching others where appropriate.
• Promote continuous improvement and process efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.

What are we looking for?
Ideally, you will be an experienced Property/Casualty Underwriter looking for that next step or a new challenge at a large, global insurer. Strong communication and influencing skills are needed, so we would like you 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. We would also expect you to have CII qualifications or to have made good progress.

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.

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 created an environment that places 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.