Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

Location: Manchester, Hybrid

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

The opportunity: Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a role that’s at the heart of our regional business development and growth? Look no further! Our Regional Underwriting team is searching for a passionate and innovative Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter to join us. Here, you will craft creative solutions tailored to our customers' needs, striving to exceed expectations and deliver unparalleled service that sets us apart from the competition. As a Senior New Business Underwriter, you will manage our existing portfolio and play a pivotal role in attracting new customers. This market-facing position requires exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for doing what’s right for our customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Exceptional Service: Deliver outstanding service experiences to our customers and stakeholders with timely and high-quality solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Take ownership of your workload while supporting your colleagues to achieve collective goals.
• Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Underwriting Excellence: Drive and deliver strong underwriting results across our portfolio.
• Process Improvement: Identify and propose enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: Proven expertise in Property and Casualty Underwriting.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and confidence in decision-making.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to challenging existing processes and decisions.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage varying workloads and pressures with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset, always prioritising the needs of our customers.

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.

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. We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

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 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.