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About the Role
This role is essential to the development and growth of our Delegated Authority business. Working with our Delegated Partners, you will provide underwriting expertise and first-class service. The ability to be flexible and provide creative underwriting solutions for our Partners is key, as our Delegated portfolio has a broad range of niche trades and risks.
Responsibilities
- Manage and underwrite risks across a varied and unique list of trades.
- Oversee activities required to deliver outstanding service in a Delegated environment.
- Drive change and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of delegated underwriting processes.
- Review and analyse renewals, new business and midterm adjustments that fall outside of our Partners authority.
- Assess risks and determine appropriate coverage and premium rates.
- Conduct thorough research and gather necessary information to make informed underwriting decisions.
- Collaborate with other underwriters and insurance professionals to ensure accurate and consistent underwriting practices.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
Requirements
- Experienced in underwriting Property and Casualty lines of business.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with complex information.
- Strong communication skills and confidence in decision-making.
- Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, always keeping the customer foremost in your mind.
Skills
- Underwriting expertise
- Creative underwriting solutions
- Risk assessment
- Coverage determination
- Premium rate determination
- Research
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Organisational skills
- Prioritisation
Location
- Croydon
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Part-time
- Job-share
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced in underwriting Property and Casualty lines of business
- Ideally worked in delegated underwriting, but not essential
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
- Range of other flexible benefits
About the Company
- At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.
- Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
- With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is 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.
- Our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people.
- Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.
- Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness.
- We’re proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.
- We’ve created an environment that places 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 practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills needed for the future.
- We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity.
- Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‑established corporate trusts in the UK.
- Together, we’ve supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic.
- As an inclusive employer we also 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.