Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Location: Manchester, Hybrid - Please note you will be expected to work from our Manchester office 2-3 days per week
The opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced New Business Property & Casualty (P&C) Underwriter to join our high-performing underwriting team in Manchester. In this role, you will play a key part in assessing and underwriting new business opportunities, driving profitable growth, and building strong relationships with brokers and clients.
As a trusted underwriting professional, you will use your technical expertise and market knowledge to make sound underwriting decisions while contributing to our commitment to delivering exceptional insurance solutions and service.
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:
- Assess and underwrite new Property & Casualty insurance business in line with underwriting appetite and guidelines.
- Evaluate risk exposures and determine appropriate coverage, terms, and pricing solutions.
- Work closely with brokers, agents, and clients to gather relevant information and negotiate business opportunities.
- Stay informed of market developments, emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and key stakeholders to support business growth and retention.
- Ensure all underwriting activity complies with company policies, underwriting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver a high standard of service and support to brokers and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Contribute to team objectives by sharing knowledge, insights, and best practices across the underwriting function
Your skills and experience:
- Proven experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) underwriting, with a strong focus on new business development and risk assessment.
- Sound understanding of commercial insurance products, underwriting principles, and market dynamics.
- Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and make confident underwriting decisions.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence outcomes with brokers and stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach, coupled with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Proficiency in insurance systems and Microsoft Office applications, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- A relevant professional qualification, such as ACII, is desirable; however, candidates working towards qualification will also be considered.
- A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and fostering long-term broker and client relationships.
If you are curious to know more or not quite sure if your skills match this role, please reach out to the hiring manager or the Talent Acquisition Business Partner for an informal conversation.
At Zurich, we are committed to supporting every employee to progress in their careers and therefore encourage internal moves through a transparent posting and selection process. We also ask you to inform your current line manager about your application beyond the first interviews in the spirit of transparency.
If you are successful in securing an interview, please be aware that the recruiting manager may reach out to your current manager for an internal reference - this will be an informal conversation, and no historic performance ratings will be disclosed.
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 want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
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. 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.
