Senior Motor Portfolio Underwriter

This is an exciting chance to take on a key portfolio underwriting position within a successful and growing business, where you will play a central role in supporting our people and delivering for our customers. As a Senior Motor Portfolio Underwriter within Zurich UK, Retail, you will work closely with the UK Regional Casualty Manager to help shape and execute our commercial plans and strategies. You will bring strong Motor underwriting expertise, acting as a technical referral point when required, while also contributing to the ongoing digitisation of our underwriting processes. In this role, you will be instrumental in providing data-driven insights into the Motor portfolio’s performance, helping to manage both the profile and the mix of business to maintain a sustainable, balanced and future-ready portfolio.

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.

What will you be doing?

• Using your technical underwriting expertise to analyse risk, address complex technical matters and interpret key underwriting and insurance performance indicators.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the wider underwriting community, alongside functions such as Central Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Pricing and Risk Engineering.
• Supporting the delivery of commercial plans, including implementing the Motor action plan and driving growth across targeted areas and markets.
• Evaluating portfolio performance on a monthly and quarterly basis, identifying trends and making well-considered recommendations.
• Maintaining and enhancing operational reporting suites to ensure robust data and oversight for effective performance management.
• Undertaking case underwriting where required and engaging directly with brokers and customers.
• Supporting audit activities, including Ad Hoc Spot Checks on Regional Motor business.
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment focused on delivering for customers, colleagues, shareholders and the communities we serve.

What are we looking for?

• An experienced and respected Motor underwriter with strong risk analysis skills and the ability to make sound, timely underwriting decisions.
• Someone who can draw meaningful insights from data and approach challenges with a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong analytical capability, including good working knowledge of Power BI and confidence handling complex data sets in Excel.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• A consistent customer-focused mindset, ensuring all decisions—whether at case or portfolio level—keep the customer front of mind and support fair, effective outcomes.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Salary: Attractive compensation package depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package.

Location: Manchester, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 30th March 2026