Senior Technical Property Underwriter in London

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

Location: London – Hybrid working with a minimum 3 days in the office.

Closing date for applications: 4th May 2026

The opportunity: Are you an Underwriter looking for that next step in your career? Or perhaps an experienced Senior Underwriter looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join our London team as a Senior Technical Risks Underwriter, playing a key role in shaping and growing this portfolio. You will use your deep sector expertise in the Pulp & Paper, Light Chemical, Molten Metals and Semiconductor industry to underwrite complex risks, drive sustainable profitability, and strengthen our presence across the London and international markets.

In this senior role, you will make a real impact—providing expert guidance, influencing underwriting strategy, and supporting the development of our underwriting community. If you are looking for a role with global reach, strong market visibility, and the chance to contribute to a high‐performing team, this could be the perfect next step.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the underwriting of complex risks across diverse international territories
• Developing and executing underwriting strategies to support profitable portfolio growth
• Building strong relationships with brokers and clients, representing Zurich at market meetings, presentations, and industry events
• Assessing, pricing, and negotiating new and renewal business in line with governance, appetite, and underwriting guidelines
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior underwriters and colleagues
• Collaborating with claims, risk engineering, actuarial, and other internal partners to ensure informed underwriting decisions
• Contributing to continuous improvement and helping to embed best‐practice underwriting governance

What are we looking for?

• Strong technical underwriting expertise and confidence handling complex accounts
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective broker and client relationships
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and sound commercial judgement
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and work across functions
• Leadership capability, including coaching, developing, and empowering others
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and contribute to continual portfolio and process improvement

What will you get in return?

• 12% defined non‐contributory pension scheme
• Annual company bonus
• Income protection
• Life cover – four times your salary
• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some holiday
• Three days paid volunteering
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to private medical insurance
• Virtual GP appointments
• Discounted gym membership
• Free flu jab
• Access to a wealth of support from wellbeing partners
• Ability to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you

Your application: We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You will have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

To apply, please submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to recruitment@uk.zurich.com.