Overview
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Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis
Salary: Up to £44,000 depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package
Location: Farnborough, Fareham or Birmingham
Closing date for applications: 12th September 2025
The opportunity: Do you have experience in Motor, Property or Casualty underwriting? If so, we would love to hear from you. As a market underwriter in Zurich Municipal, you will be working on all lines of business. Zurich Municipal is a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions for the public and voluntary sectors. We provide insurance for organisations of all sizes across the UK, from insuring a large local authority to small community groups. This role will involve underwriting across all lines of business and offering a bespoke and personalised service to a range of customers in the Public Sector.
There will be opportunities for development and qualifications such as CII, and you will join an experienced team that supports development. Many employees work flexibly (part-time, flexible hours, job share, some remote work or compressed hours). Please discuss flexibility at interview.
What will you be doing?
* Deliver against underwriting & financial measures as outlined in the plan.
* Demonstrate market visibility & underwriting expertise.
* Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business-related needs.
* Qualify accounts to meet the organisation's appetite, consistent with sound business opportunity.
* Accurately select, assess and price risk in line with underwriting mentorship.
* Make clear recommendations for market pricing, backed up by strong rationale and confident decision-making.
* Have an external presence within the Public Sector visiting customers to understand risk & insurance requirements.
* Serve as a key Zurich contact for customers.
What are we looking for?
* Motor, Property or Casualty underwriting experience essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong negotiation skills
* Relationship building, active listening, needs analysis and win-win negotiating
* Ability to effectively assess risk
* Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing, regulations and guidelines would be beneficial but not essential
* Cert or Dip CII Qualified or actively working towards accreditation
As an inclusive employer, we welcome reasonable adjustments or practical support needed during the interview process.
What will you get in return?
Zurich offers a wide range of employee benefits so our people can tailor their benefits. Benefits include a 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to 20 extra days or sell some holiday.
For more information about benefits, see Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK.
Who we are
Zurich aims to be a responsible and impactful business and the best global insurer. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, we are a stable company in the insurance industry. We focus on sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity and continuous development. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair treatment.
Our culture values diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, training and development opportunities, and volunteering through the Zurich Community Trust.
Be part of something great. If you’re looking for a dynamic and challenging environment with a company that recognises creativity and contribution, Zurich could be the place for you.
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