Senior Development Underwriter/Broker Relationship Manager (Hybrid)
Working hours: This role is available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis.
Salary: Competitive package + company car
Closing date for applications: 1st May 2026
What will you be doing?
As a Senior Development Underwriter/Broker Relationship Manager, you will lead Zurich’s growth agenda by combining underwriting leadership with proactive broker development. You will be responsible for originating, negotiating, and underwriting midmarket risks while driving strategic broker engagement, panel development, and market influence.
* Develop, manage, and grow strong relationships across a defined broker panel, engaging strategically with senior brokers, clients, and key industry stakeholders to enhance Zurich’s market presence.
* Identify, assess, negotiate, and underwrite complex mid market retail risks, applying advanced technical judgement to deliver profitable and tailored customer solutions.
* Conduct detailed analysis of broker performance, trading behaviours, and portfolio trends to maximise pipeline opportunities and drive increased share of wallet.
* Lead the identification, qualification, and conversion of new business pipeline, contributing directly to Zurich’s growth agenda and distribution strategy.
* Educate and influence brokers through presentations, product training and communication of new initiatives, promoting best practice and strengthening proposition adoption.
* Monitor and interpret market trends, competitor activity and regulatory developments to inform underwriting appetite, pricing approach and proposition development.
* Collaborate effectively with wider underwriting, distribution and other business teams to ensure seamless service delivery and a consistent, market‑leading broker experience.
* Capture, interpret and share market intelligence to support strategic decision making and contribute to continuous improvement across portfolios and broker relationships.
* Support the refinement of portfolio objectives and the execution of Zurich’s new business strategy by contributing insight, challenge and expert perspective.
* Champion Zurich’s distribution strategy through all broker interactions.
* Act as a connector between underwriting and distribution, strengthening alignment and consistency.
* Mentor colleagues by sharing technical insights, market trends and best practice underwriting.
What are we looking for?
* Significant experience in mid market commercial/retail underwriting, with strong technical and analytical capability and the ability to assess and structure complex risks.
* Deep understanding of the UK General Insurance landscape, including market dynamics, broker trading behaviours and mid market distribution.
* Proven success in managing, developing and growing high‑value broker relationships, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build rapport at senior levels.
* Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with a track record of identifying, qualifying and converting new business opportunities and supporting sustainable portfolio growth.
* Confident communicator, skilled in delivering presentations, sales & product training and clear underwriting rationale to brokers, clients and internal stakeholders.
* Excellent planning, organisation and time‑management abilities, capable of prioritising effectively in a fast‑paced environment and balancing underwriting and relationship development responsibilities.
* Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.
* DIP CII qualification (or working towards it) preferred.
Benefits
* 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme
* Annual company bonus
* Income protection
* Life cover – four times your salary
* 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays (option to swap UK bank holidays for culturally or religious days)
* Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday
* Three days paid volunteering
* Up to 16 weeks’ full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Private medical insurance and virtual GP appointments
* Discounted gym membership
* Free flu jab
* Access to wealth of support from wellbeing partners
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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