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About the Role

Start your underwriting career with Zurich in the dynamic Financial Institutions (FI) underwriting team. Protect complex and high-profile clients with the training, mentoring, and progression to grow into a fully-fledged underwriter. Gain insight into global finance and build in-demand technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new and renewal submissions alongside experienced underwriters.
• Review financial data, loss records, and risk information to identify key exposures.
• Prepare referral packs for underwriters.
• Contribute to rating and pricing decisions using underwriting tools.
• Build broker relationships as a trusted day-to-day point of contact.
• Respond to broker queries and drive follow-ups to completion.
• Deliver quotes, endorsements, and renewal documentation accurately and on time.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews and produce reporting insights.
• Participate in driving profitable growth across the portfolio.
• Process risks, endorsements, and documentation with accuracy and pace.
• Ensure data quality in underwriting systems.
• Champion process improvements and share ideas for enhancement.

Requirements

• Curiosity about financial services and a genuine interest in how businesses manage risk.
• A sharp eye for detail and confidence working with numbers and complex information.
• Clear communication skills – ability to explain things simply, in writing or on a call.
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment in building strong relationships across teams.
• A proactive approach – spotting opportunities and suggesting improvements.
• A long-term interest in building a career in specialty underwriting.
• A commitment to work from our London Mark Lane office 2 to 3 times a week.
• Previous experience in insurance, financial services, or a numerate field is welcome but not essential.

Location

• London Mark Lane office

Work Type

• Part-time
• Job-share
• Full-time
• Hybrid

Salary/Compensations

• Market-aligned salary

Benefits

• Full sponsorship for CII/ACII study, including exam fees, study leave, and materials.
• Structured development including tailored onboarding, technical training, and mentoring.
• Clear career path with progression opportunities.
• London Market exposure with global clients, brokers, and complex risks.
• Competitive rewards including market-aligned salary and annual bonus.
• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell holiday.
• Range of other flexible benefits.
• Support for wellbeing (physical, mental, social, financial).
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop skills.
• Support for volunteering and charitable activity.

About the Company

• Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world, creating a brighter future for customers, people, and the planet.
• With over 65,000 employees, Zurich is a strong and stable company and a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
• Committed to focusing on sustainable impact, caring for wellbeing, using diverse expertise, being curious and optimistic, and developing future skills.
• Offers a dynamic and challenging environment where creativity, ideas, and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents of its people.
• Goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and feels valued, heard, and respected.
• Over a quarter of employees are members of inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups).
• Received numerous industry awards recognizing diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.
• Places importance on people's wellbeing from physical, mental, social, and financial perspectives.
• Works with wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide practical advice and lifestyle support.
• Actively supports employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity via Zurich Community Trust.
• Zurich Community Trust has supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time.

Equal Opportunity

• 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, Zurich ensures all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to request any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when applying.