Senior Power Underwriter

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% pension

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Buy/sell holiday

Job summary

Zurich is seeking an experienced Senior Power Underwriter to shape high-profile Power deals within Global Specialty. You will underwrite complex risks, influence stakeholders, and drive results through disciplined underwriting and robust collaboration.

You will work across the Global Energy team, shape strategy for alternative energy growth, and manage cross-border opportunities while delivering value to clients and brokers. Flexible arrangements available in London.

Qualifications

• Extensive underwriting experience with wind, solar energy and battery storage.
• Experience dealing with international partners and cross-border opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of London market practices and energy insurance.
• Understanding of best practice risk management controls and governance.
• Ability to drive process changes and adapt to new underwriting guidelines.
• Good computer literacy and analytical skills for underwriting tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• ACII or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and service allocated accounts within authorities and guidelines.
• Collaborate with energy leadership to shape strategy for alternative energy segments.
• Identify renewal and new business opportunities proactively.
• Ensure accounts align with appetite while balancing commercial judgment.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned target accounts and brokers.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver tailored underwriting advice.
• Contribute to underwriting manuals, programs, and guidelines for evolving energy risk.
• Apply rating tools effectively to price risk and suggest improvements.
• Cross-sell other lines of business to increase product penetration.
• Assist in training colleagues across the Zurich network.

Skills

Wind & solar energy experience

International business experience

London market knowledge

Risk management controls

Process change implementation

Computer literacy

Negotiation & interpersonal skills

ACII or equivalent qualification

Education

ACII or relevant professional qualification

Job description

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

Location: London

The opportunity:

Are you an experienced Power Underwriter ready to shape high ‑ profile, high ‑ impact deals across Global Specialty? Are you able to build trusted relationships and influence key stakeholders – brokers, clients and colleagues – across functions and geographies, even without formal authority? Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex risks and translating strategic priorities into clear underwriting decisions and tangible business outcomes?

Global Specialty is entering an exciting new phase, and we’re looking for a Senior Power Underwriter to play a central role in delivering our strategic ambitions in the Power segment. Reporting into the Global Energy team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders – including Global Specialty leadership, portfolio managers, regional underwriters and technical specialists – to underwrite complex, cross ‑ border Power risks and help shape the future of our energy portfolio.

You’ll thrive in a fast ‑ paced, evolving environment, bring clarity and structure to ambiguity in technical and commercial risk, and have a strong track record of driving results through disciplined underwriting, effective collaboration and robust stakeholder management.

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?

• Negotiate, underwrite, and service allocated accounts in line with established authorities and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the line of business head to shape strategy and tactical plans for the growth of alternative energy segments.
• Proactively identify and lead renewal and new business opportunities.
• Ensure accounts align with the organization’s appetite while balancing sound commercial judgment.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned target accounts.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with brokers and clients.
• Contribute to the development of underwriting manuals, programs, and guidelines for this evolving industry.
• Provide tailored advice and support to customers, creating added value for both the organization and clients.
• Apply rating tools and methodologies effectively, delivering accurate pricing and recommending improvements.
• Cross-sell other lines of business to enhance product penetration.
• Assist in training and developing colleagues across the Zurich network.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive underwriting or other relevant experience dealing with clients and projects in wind & solar energy and battery storage.
• Experience dealing with industry partners on international business
• Broad alternative energy sector knowledge and business awareness – sound understanding of the market, the insurance covers and potential exposures within these industries
• Knowledge of the London market environment and practices
• Knowledge of ‘best practice’ risk management controls
• Able to instigate and implement process change
• High level of computer literacy
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• ACII or other relevant professional & technical qualifications (preferred)

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, alongside a range of other flexible benefits

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is 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 where your creativity, ideas and contributions are recognised and rewarded, Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our culture:

At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.

Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness. We’re proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising ou r diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.

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 practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills needed for the future.

We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest ‑ established corporate trusts in the UK. Together, we’ve supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time.

Your application:

We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic.

As an inclusive employer we also 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.

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid

The financials

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away

• 28 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.