Working hours
This role is available on a part‑time, job‑share, or full‑time basis.
Location
Birmingham or Bristol, Hybrid.
The opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of underwriting complex and high‑value new business cases, driving profitable growth across our P&C portfolio. You’ll act as a trusted specialist, supporting broker relationships, contributing to strategic decisions, and helping shape underwriting best practice across the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned underwriter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a market‑leading organisation.
Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of ways, including part‑time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. We want the best people for our roles and recognise that not everyone is available full‑time. Please discuss your flexibility needs during the interview.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the assessment, underwriting and pricing of new business opportunities within Property & Casualty, ensuring decisions support sustainable profitability.
* Analyse complex risk information and provide clear, well‑balanced underwriting recommendations.
* Develop and maintain strong, proactive relationships with brokers and clients, acting as a senior point of contact on technical queries.
* Contribute to portfolio management, market insights and underwriting strategy to support continual improvement.
* Collaborate with colleagues across underwriting, pricing, claims and risk to ensure consistent and robust underwriting practices.
* Stay ahead of market trends, regulatory changes and emerging risks, sharing insights with the wider team.
* Mentor and support junior underwriters, helping build technical capability and confidence across the function.
Your skills & experience
* Significant experience in Property & Casualty underwriting, ideally with exposure to complex or large commercial risks.
* Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret detailed data and make sound, informed decisions under pressure.
* Excellent market awareness and understanding of P&C insurance trends, regulations and competitor activity.
* Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders and build trusted relationships with brokers and clients.
* Skilled in using underwriting tools, systems and data to support decision making.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* A collaborative, proactive approach with a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes.
* Professional mindset, strong work ethic and a passion for continuous improvement.
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 to make considered choices and tailor your benefits throughout the year, including a 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.
EEO statement
As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can 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.
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