Senior Underwriter

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Scotland. This role involves underwriting existing business and onboarding new customers while delivering a high-quality service. Ideal candidates will possess strong casualty/property underwriting experience and excellent analytical skills. The company offers flexibility in working hours and a range of employee benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Well established casualty or property underwriting experience.
• In depth knowledge of casualty or property insurance policies and guidelines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting and analysing existing business.
• Support in driving new business by identifying new customers.
• Provide quality service and timely solutions.

Skills

Casualty or property underwriting experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Customer centric mindset

Job description

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

Location: Flexible within Scotland but will involve regular travel to the Glasgow office.

Closing date for applications: 2nd December 2025.

Opportunity

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

As a Senior Underwriter, you'll be handling business across our existing portfolio while helping us grow by onboarding new customers. This means you'll be in a Market facing role, so it's important 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 will make sure that you feel part of the team from day one.

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.

Key responsibilities

• Underwriting and analysing existing business in a market facing role.
• Support in driving new business by identifying and onboarding new customers.
• 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 casualty or property underwriting experience.
• In depth knowledge of casualty or property insurance policies, regulations, and underwriting guidelines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with complex information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability to different workloads and pressures, with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Customer centric mindset, always keeping the customer foremost in mind.

What will you get in return?

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.

Financial benefits

• 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

• 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.

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. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment 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'll treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

Our environment places real importance on our people's wellbeing - physical, mental, social, and financial. We work with wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We're committed to continuous improvement and offer comprehensive training and development opportunities.