Senior Construction Underwriter in Birmingham

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

Location: Birmingham or Bristol, Hybrid

Are you a skilled underwriter with a strong background in insurance and construction? Are you driven by the excitement of new business and building lasting market relationships? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role: As Senior Construction Underwriter, you’ll play a strategic role in expanding Zurich’s mid-market retail portfolio. You’ll take the lead in identifying and securing new business opportunities, leveraging your expertise to underwrite complex construction risks and shape Zurich’s reputation as a market leader.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Proactively seek out and win new business in the construction sector, helping Zurich grow its market share.
• Lead the underwriting of high-value, complex construction risks across retail portfolios.
• Build and nurture relationships with brokers, clients, and partners to unlock new opportunities and deliver client-focused solutions.
• Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes, using your insights to inform agile, forward-thinking strategies.
• You will play a key role in supporting the wider regional team by fostering growth through coaching and development, encouraging collaboration, and driving commercial success.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in underwriting construction risks.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and spot business potential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a talent for building market relationships.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach focused on business growth and client success.

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
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday

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.

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.