Overview
Senior Development Underwriter – Mid-Market Retail Insurance
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis
Salary: Competitive package + company car
Location: Midlands / Birmingham
The opportunity
Are you an accomplished underwriter with a passion for market growth and strategic leadership? Do you thrive on influencing the market, unlocking new opportunities, and shaping portfolios? Zurich is creating a Senior Development Underwriter role to champion the new business strategy and strengthen the position across the mid-market retail insurance sector.
As Senior Development Underwriter, you will drive Zurich’s growth agenda across mid-market retail portfolios. This is a new and visible role, designed to accelerate business development and deliver strategic impact. You will combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen, leading the origination, negotiation, and underwriting of complex risks. Your ability to develop relationships with brokers, clients, and market influencers will be key to growing Zurich’s business and reputation.
Flexibility
Many of our employees work flexibly, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, homeworking, or compressed hours. Please discuss your flexibility needs at interview.
Responsibilities
* Driving strategic growth: Lead the identification, development, and conversion of high-value mid-market retail insurance opportunities, positioning Zurich as an underwriter of choice.
* Market leadership: Build and leverage senior relationships with brokers, clients, and industry stakeholders to secure new business and enhance Zurich’s presence in target markets.
* Expert underwriting: Take ownership of complex, high-value risks—providing expert analysis, bespoke solutions, and profitable decision-making.
* Insight-led strategy: Monitor, interpret, and respond to market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory change—informing the development of market-leading propositions.
* Mentoring and collaboration: Coach and support regional teams, share specialist knowledge, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to drive commercial success.
Qualifications
* Significant experience in mid-market retail insurance underwriting, with a strong track record of business development and portfolio growth.
* Advanced technical and analytical skills—confident in assessing and structuring complex risks.
* Proven ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with senior brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
* A strategic, commercially minded approach, with a focus on innovation and business results.
* Experience mentoring others or leading team development is highly desirable.
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 indicate any reasonable adjustments or practical support needed when you apply.
What you get in return
Zurich offers a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Benefits provide flexibility to tailor choices throughout the year, including a defined pension scheme, annual bonus, private medical insurance, and the option to buy up to 20 additional days or sell some holiday.
Who we are
Zurich aspires to be a responsible and impactful global insurer. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, we support customers, people, and the planet. We are committed to sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, and continuous development.
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