Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

Zurich Insurance; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Cardiff to drive renewal business and support team development. Candidates should possess a strong background in Property and Casualty underwriting, exceptional communication skills, and a customer-centric approach. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven Underwriting experience in Property and Casualty.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional work ethic and adaptability to different workloads.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and underwrite existing business.
• Deliver quality and timely solutions for customers.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Property and Casualty Underwriting experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer-centric mindset

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Underwriter, your focus will be on driving renewal business. You'll be in a market-facing role, so it's crucial that you are great at communicating and have a built-in passion for doing the right thing for our customers. We'll support and train you in all the technical aspects of the role and ensure you feel part of the team from day one.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and underwrite existing business.
• Provide a standout service experience for customers and stakeholders, delivering quality and timely solutions.
• Take ownership of your workload and support colleagues to deliver our collective workload - it's all about being a team player!
• Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting their development.
• Drive, analyse, and deliver strong underwriting results across our portfolio.
• Identify and suggest improvements to boost the effectiveness and efficiency of our processes.

Qualifications

• Well-established Property and Casualty Underwriting experience.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in decision-making.
• Attention to detail and willingness to challenge processes and decisions.
• Adaptability to different workloads and pressures, with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Customer-centric mindset, always keeping the customer foremost in mind.
• Professional and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About Zurich and Benefits

• Employee benefits offer flexibility to tailor benefits throughout the year, including a 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.
• We have a diverse and supportive culture with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and development. Zurich is committed to diversity and inclusion and to treating all applicants fairly and with respect.
• We have a large global presence with over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, and a focus on sustainable impact and community involvement.
• Flexible work arrangements exist, including part-time roles, flexible hours, job sharing, some work from home, or compressed hours. Please discuss flexibility at interview.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits include private medical insurance access, Virtual GP appointments, discounted gym memberships, free flu jabs, and access to wellbeing partners.
• Zurich Community Trust and other charitable initiatives, with significant grants and volunteering history, reflect our commitment to giving back.