Overview
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Job details
* Location: Farnborough, Fareham or Birmingham
* Working hours: Part-time, job-share or full-time (flexible working arrangements allowed)
* Salary: Up to £44,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
* Closing date: 12 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. Since 1993 we’ve insured charities, voluntary organisations, housing associations, and the education and public sectors, helping our customers understand and reduce risks. This role offers the chance to build knowledge and experience across all lines of business, delivering a bespoke and personalised service to customers in the Public Sector—from housing to charities. You’ll be joining an experienced team where development is key, with opportunities to obtain qualifications such as CII.
Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of ways to suit their needs. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may require.
What will you be doing?
* Deliver against underwriting and financial measures as outlined in the plan.
* Demonstrate market visibility and underwriting expertise.
* Develop, maintain and collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business needs.
* Qualify accounts to meet the organisation's appetite and ensure sound business opportunities.
* Accurately select, assess and price risk in line with underwriting mentorship.
* Make clear recommendations for market pricing, supported by strong rationale and confident decision-making.
* Maintain an external presence within the Public Sector, visiting customers to understand their risk and insurance requirements.
* Serve as a key Zurich contact for our customers.
What are we looking for?
Ideally, you will have experience in Property and Casualty underwriting and some experience with Motor underwriting. If you are dedicated and willing to learn, we want to hear from you.
* Motor, Property or Casualty underwriting experience is essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong negotiation skills
* Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis and win-win negotiating
* Ability to effectively assess risk
* Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing, regulations and guidelines would be beneficial but not essential
* Certificate (Cert) or Diploma in Insurance (DiP CII) Qualified or actively working towards accreditation
What will you get in return?
Zurich offers a wide range of employee benefits to provide real flexibility so employees can tailor their benefits. Our benefits include a defined pension scheme, annual bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to 20 additional days or sell some holiday. For more information about our benefits, see Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK.
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. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, we are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We focus on sustainable impact, wellbeing, curiosity and growth, and we offer training and development opportunities. If you’re interested in a dynamic environment that recognises creativity, initiative and contribution, Zurich could be the place for you.
Our Culture
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, beliefs or culture. We provide a supportive environment focused on wellbeing, training and development, and opportunities to get involved in volunteering and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has donated and volunteered to worthy causes across the UK.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Be part of Zurich.
Job metadata
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: General Business
* Industries: Insurance and Financial Services
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