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Location: We’re flexible! You’ll be covering the Southern region so you can be based from our London, Croydon or Whiteley office
Competitive salary + excellent benefit package!
Closing date for applications: 26th June 2025
The opportunity:
Do you have Marine Cargo and Freight Liability Underwriting experience? Do you want to play a part in the continuing growth and evolution of our successful Regional Marine Underwriting Team? If you’re looking for that next step in your career or a new challenge, we would love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Insurance, Marine Underwriting team.
We’re looking for a Senior Underwriter to join a team of Underwriters. You’ll be responsible for providing high quality underwriting, contributing to the achievement of the strategic plan. As the subject matter expert, you’ll act as a coach and mentor to other members of the team.
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?
As the Senior Underwriter, some of your responsibilities will include:
* Support delivery and enhance productivity of general underwriting operations.
* Handling new and existing business (renewals and MTAs) for our brokers
* Maintain agreed input to management reports and provides updates as required.
* Processing policies, endorsements and liaise with Underwriting support teams.
* Reducing rework & creating efficiencies where possible.
* Promptly handle and positively resolve enquiries from brokers, customers and colleagues.
* Meet agreed performance measures: including high quality and timely data input to systems.
* Achieve targets to maintain productivity, quality and service standards.
* Ensure that accurate records are maintained and the prompt production of quality documentation, in accordance with guidelines.
* Assist and support co-workers who maintain relationships with customers.
What are we looking for?
* Extensive Marine Cargo Underwriting experience is essential.
* Ability to prioritise, organise and plan workloads to meet objectives.
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally.
* Have a proactive approach.
* Make suggestions to improve procedures.
* Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
* Take action to manage own personal development.
* Effective numerical, verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong knowledge of local market
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.
Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK
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.
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