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About the Role

This role requires technical expertise in Energy Casualty, with particular experience in the casualty product line. You will bring strong market insight and underwriting leadership to further develop a growing Energy Casualty portfolio aligned to our customers’ evolving risk needs. This is a key role within a high-performing and well-established team, where you will be underwriting complex new and renewal business and playing an active role in broker engagement across the London market. You will contribute to portfolio strategy, support profitable growth, and help shape Zurich’s Energy Casualty proposition through sound technical judgement and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

Act as a member of the underwriting team, working closely with colleagues and coaching junior underwriters to support capability building and performance.
Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication, working effectively across teams to deliver shared objectives and underwriting outcomes.
Partner with internal colleagues and cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and deliverables aligned to the International Energy Casualty market.
Lead the external-facing elements of the role, meeting and building strong relationships with brokers and policyholders across the London market.
Represent Zurich confidently in the market, strengthening relationships and supporting the growth and profile of the Energy Casualty proposition.

Requirements

An experienced Energy Casualty Underwriter, seeking the next step or a fresh challenge within a large, global insurer.
London Market experience is essential.
Experience of underwriting US-domiciled risks is advantageous, though not essential.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with brokers, policyholders and internal stakeholders.
Ability to bring technical expertise and market insight to support the continued growth of the Energy Casualty portfolio, including a strong understanding of industry trends and developments.
CII qualified, or able to demonstrate meaningful progress towards professional qualifications.
A genuine customer-focused mindset, with customers at the heart of decision-making and service delivery.

Skills

Technical expertise in Energy Casualty
Experience in casualty product line
Market insight
Underwriting leadership
Strong communication skills
Influencing skills
Commercial acumen

Location

London

Work Type

Part-time
Job-share
Full-time
Hybrid working

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

CII qualified or progress towards professional qualifications

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme
Annual company bonus
Private medical insurance
Option to buy up to an additional 20 days holiday
Option to sell holiday

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.