Motor Fleet Underwriter in Glasgow

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

Location: Glasgow, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 19th February

The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Motor Fleet Underwriter to join our established Mid Market team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of underwriting motor fleet insurance policies, contributing to profitable growth while building trusted, long-term relationships with brokers and clients. If you enjoy combining technical underwriting expertise with strong relationship management, this role offers real variety and impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Assess and underwrite motor fleet insurance risks within the Mid Market segment, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and company policies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients and key stakeholders to support business growth and retention.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for new business and product development.
• Provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance to junior underwriters and other team members.
• Collaborate closely with sales and distribution teams to achieve business targets and deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of underwriting documentation and policy issuance.
• Monitor and manage the performance of the motor fleet portfolio, taking corrective actions where required to maintain profitability.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of underwriting strategies and improvement initiatives.
• Underwrite risks in line with underwriting appetite and strategy, supporting both new business and renewal opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across underwriting, claims and distribution to deliver high-quality customer outcomes.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in motor fleet underwriting, ideally within the Mid Market segment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK insurance market and regulatory environment.
• A proven track record of delivering profitable growth and building strong client and broker relationships.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and propose appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, results-oriented approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Confidence to make sound decisions and challenge constructively where needed.

Why join us?

If you're a motivated underwriter who enjoys variety, ownership and making an impact, this role offers the chance to contribute to a high-performing team and play a key part in our continued growth. Join us and help shape exceptional outcomes for our customers and broker partners.

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.

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.