Trading Underwriter - Mid-Market

婵物捨; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Property and Casualty Trading Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to analyze and underwrite existing business while delivering innovative solutions tailored to customer needs. You'll be at the forefront of building meaningful relationships with distribution partners, ensuring exceptional service that distinguishes the company from its competitors. With a flexible working environment and a commitment to employee development, this role is perfect for someone eager to learn and grow in a supportive atmosphere. Make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Option to buy/sell holiday days

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting is a plus, but not essential.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and underwrite existing business with a customer-focused approach.
• Build relationships with distribution partners and exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Underwriting experience

Strong communication skills

Decision making using data

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

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

Location: Croydon or Fareham, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 21st April 2025

The opportunity

We are seeking an individual to join our Southeast Mid-Market team of experienced Underwriters who is passionate about our customers. You will drive every underwriting decision and action with the goal of providing innovative and creative propositions that cater to our customer's unique risk profile and coverage needs. We take pride in going above and beyond, aiming to surpass all expectations and deliver the highest quality customer experience that distinguishes us from our competitors.

As a Property and Casualty Trading Underwriter, you’ll be analysing and underwriting existing business. This means you’ll be in a Market facing trading role, so it’s important that you are great at communicating and building meaningful relationships with our distribution partners.

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:

• Analyse and underwrite existing business.
• Provide innovative and creative propositions to suit customer needs.
• Exceed customer expectations by delivering the highest quality service.
• Communicate and build meaningful relationships with distribution partners.
• Take ownership of workload and support colleagues to deliver collective workload.
• Interact with brokers and intermediaries daily.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure profitable risks are taken in line with company strategy.
• Deliver quality and timely solutions for customers.
• Be a team player and contribute to a standout service experience.

Your skills and experience:

• Willingness to learn, develop, and be part of a team.
• Underwriting experience (especially with Property and Casualty) is a plus, but not essential, as we are open to considering candidates with transferable skills and a strong willingness to learn.
• Passion and desire to succeed.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions using data and judgment.
• Attention to detail and ability to challenge processes and decisions.
• Adaptability to different workloads and pressures.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

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.

As an inclusive employer we 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.

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.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company 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’ve an environment that places a 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 the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

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

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