Trading Underwriter - Mid-Market

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.

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.
• 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're passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we've awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving 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.

The financials:

• 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 is important to us:

• 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.