Motor Fleet Underwriter: Mid Market, Royston
Location: Royston, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Description:
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Location: Croydon, South East Region, Hybrid
Closing date for applications: 2nd July 2025
The opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Motor Fleet Underwriter to join our dynamic team, focusing on the Mid Market and Southeast Region. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in underwriting motor fleet insurance policies, ensuring profitable growth and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients.
We offer various working arrangements, including part-time, flexible hours, job sharing, remote working, and compressed hours. Discuss your flexibility needs during the interview, as we believe the best candidates may not always be available full-time.
Key responsibilities:
* Assess and underwrite motor fleet insurance risks in the mid-market segment, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and company policies.
* Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, and stakeholders to drive business growth and retention.
* Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for new business and product development.
* Provide technical underwriting guidance to junior underwriters and team members.
* Collaborate with sales and distribution teams to meet business targets and deliver excellent customer service.
* Ensure accurate processing of underwriting documents and policy issuance.
* Monitor and manage the motor fleet insurance portfolio's performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
* Contribute to underwriting strategies and initiatives.
Your skills and experience:
* Experience in motor fleet underwriting, preferably in the mid-market segment.
* Strong knowledge of the UK insurance market and regulations.
* Proven success in achieving profitable growth and maintaining client relationships.
* Excellent analytical, decision-making, and risk assessment skills.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work independently and proactively within a team.
What will you get in return?
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including a 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual bonus, private medical insurance, and options for holiday buy or sell. Our benefits are flexible and tailored to individual needs.
Who we are:
At Zurich, we aim to be a responsible and impactful global insurer, creating a brighter future for our customers, employees, and the planet. With over 55,000 employees across more than 170 countries, we’re a stable and supportive organization committed to sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and development.
Our culture:
We foster a community that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels welcome and respected. We prioritize wellbeing, support charitable activities through Zurich Community Trust, and provide extensive training and development opportunities. Join us to make a difference, be challenged, and love what you do.
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