Senior Real Estate Underwriter

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Real Estate Underwriter to enhance its retail real estate portfolio. This role involves underwriting complex property risks and building strong relationships with brokers and clients. The ideal candidate will have proven underwriting experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to securing new business opportunities. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and annual bonuses.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience with real estate or retail portfolios is preferred.
• Confidence in interpreting complex financial data.
• Ability to build lasting connections with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in real estate.
• Build relationships with brokers and clients.
• Deliver expert underwriting solutions tailored to client needs.
• Keep ahead of market trends and regulatory developments.
• Support growth through coaching and development.

Skills

Proven underwriting experience in insurance

Strong analytical and technical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Proactive, commercially minded approach

Job description

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Working hours

This role is available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis.

Location

Birmingham, Hybrid.

Closing date for applications

18th December 2025

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Real Estate Underwriter to accelerate the growth of our mid‑market retail real estate portfolio. You’ll use your expertise to underwrite complex property risks and, most importantly, help us win new business and strengthen our presence in the market.

How you’ll make a difference

• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within the real estate sector.
• Build strong relationships with brokers, clients, and partners to expand Zurich’s reach and reputation.
• Deliver expert underwriting solutions tailored to client needs, ensuring both growth and profitability.
• Keep ahead of market trends and regulatory developments, using your insights to shape our go‑to‑market strategy.
• Support the wider regional team by fostering growth through coaching and development, encouraging collaboration, and driving commercial success.

What we’re looking for

• Proven underwriting experience in insurance, ideally with real estate or retail portfolios.
• Strong analytical and technical abilities, with confidence in interpreting complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a flair for building lasting connections.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, always focused on growth and finding new opportunities.

What will you get in return?

• 12 % defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Full pay for up to 16 weeks maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Access to Private medical insurance, Virtual GP appointments, Gym membership discounts, flu jab, wellbeing support.
• Generous holiday: 25 days a year plus bank holidays, with flexible swaps.

We’re an inclusive employer committed to equal opportunity in employment and provide reasonable adjustments and practical support throughout the application and interview process.

• 55,000+ employees worldwide
• 170+ countries
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability
• Volunteering and charitable opportunities: Zurich Community Trust has supported causes worth over £90 million

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activities.

**So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, love what you do. Work for us.**