Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurer is seeking a Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter to lead renewal business in Cardiff. The role offers flexible working arrangements and focuses on exceptional service and underwriting results. Ideal candidates will have established underwriting experience and strong communication skills. This position includes attractive benefits such as a 12% pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

12% defined pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

The option to buy or sell holidays

Three days paid volunteering

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Property and Casualty Underwriting.
• Confidence in decision-making and great communication skills.
• Ability to challenge processes and decisions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and underwrite existing business.
• Deliver quality service to customers and stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Drive and deliver strong underwriting results.

Skills

Property and Casualty Underwriting experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Customer-centric mindset

Strong work ethic

Job description

Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

Job reference: 127369

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

Location: Cardiff, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 2nd October 2025

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team based in Cardiff, driving our regional trading branch for network brokers.

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity where you’ll be central to the development and growth of our regional trading branch? A role within our Regional Underwriting team could be the one for you! We provide innovative, creative propositions to suit our customer’s needs and pride ourselves on going above and beyond. Why? Simply put, we aim to exceed all expectations by delivering a high-quality service that sets us apart from our competitors.

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.

Role 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.

Key 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.

What we’re looking for

• 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.

What you’ll get in return

Zurich offers a wide range of employee benefits so our people can tailor their benefits to fit their life. Benefits include 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.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Who we are

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’re committed to sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, and continuous development.

We’re an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We’re committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of any protected characteristic.

Our culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and to feel welcome regardless of background, beliefs, or culture. We emphasise wellbeing, and we provide access to training and development opportunities, as well as volunteering through our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, which has supported 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.

Benefits and flexibility

The financials

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

The 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 wellbeing support.

We’re making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future; we were among the first to sign the UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C pledge.
• Zurich Community Trust has awarded grants and volunteered time in the UK valued at over £90 million.