Underwriter - Energy Casualty in London

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

Location: London – hybrid working with 3 days in our London office.

Closing date for applications: 13th May 2026

The opportunity: We’re recruiting an Energy Casualty Underwriter to join our London Specialties team based in Mark Lane. Reporting to the Head of Energy Casualty, this role requires technical expertise in Energy Casualty, with particular experience in casualty product line. You’ll bring strong market insight and underwriting leadership to further develop a growing Energy Casualty portfolio aligned to our customers’ evolving risk needs. This is a key role within a high‑performing and well‑established team, where you will be underwriting complex new and renewal business and playing an active role in broker engagement across the London market. You will contribute to portfolio strategy, support profitable growth, and help shape Zurich’s Energy Casualty proposition through sound technical judgement and commercial acumen.

What will you be doing?

• Act as a member of the underwriting team, working closely with colleagues and coaching Junior underwriters to support capability building and performance.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication, working effectively across teams to deliver shared objectives and underwriting outcomes.
• Partner with internal colleagues and cross‑functional teams to drive initiatives and deliverables aligned to the International Energy Casualty market.
• Lead the external‑facing elements of the role, meeting and building strong relationships with brokers and policyholders across the London market.
• Represent Zurich confidently in the market, strengthening relationships and supporting the growth and profile of the Energy Casualty proposition.

What are we looking for?

• An experienced Energy Casualty Underwriter, seeking the next step or a fresh challenge within a large, global insurer.
• London Market experience is essential.
• Experience of underwriting US‑domiciled risks is advantageous, though not essential.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with brokers, policyholders and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to bring technical expertise and market insight to support the continued growth of the Energy Casualty portfolio, including a strong understanding of industry trends and developments.
• CII qualified, or able to demonstrate meaningful progress towards professional qualifications.
• A genuine customer‑focused mindset, with customers at the heart of decision‑making and service delivery.

What will you get in return?

• We offer a wide range of employee benefits to give you flexibility to tailor your experience.
• Financials: 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, income protection, life cover – four times your salary.
• Time away: 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays, option to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you, 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 committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, beliefs or cultural beliefs, disability or any other protected characteristic.