Specialist Risk Consultant - Motor

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

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience, plus car and allowances.

Location: Home-Based, UK.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February 2025.

The opportunity: Are you the kind of person that loves a challenge? A risk consulting role in insurance could be just what you’re looking for! In today’s complex world, tackling risk is fast, unpredictable and invigorating. Challenge yourself to find ways to protect the things people love from all kinds of risks, big and small. If you want to love what you do, work with us. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team working as a Motor Risk Consultant focused on building our customer proposition and future proofing our consultancy business. This is the perfect role for an individual with specialist knowledge in casualty risk consultancy with ambitions to make a difference and drive change and innovation across our business. The role is home based however there will be a requirement to travel to multiple office locations to support proposition development and work with our business partners. There will also be occasions where you will be required to attend seminars and events and travel to customer locations.

What will you be doing?

• Research, design and deliver new propositions from idea generation to project management and implementation.
• Prepare content and training material for Risk Consultants to deliver.
• Engaging with Risk Consultants and customers to understand future and emerging customer needs.
• Analyse market research and emerging trends to identify opportunities for growth and proposition development.
• Conduct competitor analysis and gaps in the market to identify opportunities.
• Engage with marketing colleagues to ensure propositions are relevant and impactful.
• Collaborate with business partners and key stakeholders to identify opportunities to expand existing propositions to other Zurich Resilience Solutions risk areas.
• Support Risk Consultants and the Casualty Proposition and Distribution team with external and internal events i.e. speaking at seminars, etc.

What are we looking for?

• Technical expert in risk consultancy with specialisms in casualty areas.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent planning and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-starter, flexible and willing to learn new skills.
• Keen interest in emerging trends, new technology and industry changes/innovations.
• Awareness of the principles and practices of the insurance industry, relevant to the role.
• A dedicated team player with a “can-do” approach to their work.
• Proficient skills in MS Office packages and social media platforms.

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. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. 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 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’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.

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.