Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis
Location: We’re flexible on where you are based, However, there will be the need to travel to London or Croydon offices regularly, Hybrid
Closing date for applications: 14th October 2025
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The opportunity:
Zurich is seeking a Portfolio Underwriter with exceptional analytical skills and a commercial mindset to join our fast-paced insurance environment. Our Retail business has experienced substantial growth in our Delegated Authority (DA) and Managing General Agent (MGA) partnerships, and we need a talented individual to join our Portfolio Management team.
As a Portfolio Underwriter, you will be responsible for identifying risks and providing insight to our key brokers and distribution partners. This is a market-facing role that offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact on the business. By using your underwriting skills to assess opportunities within our Schemes portfolio, you will contribute to profitable growth within Zurich.
We offer opportunities for career progression, including qualifications such as the CII or Data Apprenticeships. If you have the right mindset and attitude, we will provide you with the tools and support you need to take your skills to the next level.
Key responsibilities:
1. Play a key role in achieving our Scheme P&L targets by suggesting improvements to our underwriting, pricing and proposition.
2. Ensure our underwriting acceptance criteria supports our growth targets whilst protecting profitability.
3. Establish and maintain strong external relationships with stakeholders of our DA/MGA propositions.
4. Stay updated on market developments, distribution channels, and our competitive position.
5. Gain expertise in analytical techniques and commercial insurance knowledge to provide regular insights and analysis from portfolio datasets.
6. Contribute to fostering a positive, diverse, and supportive team culture.
Your skills and experience:
7. Proven experience of property/casualty or other commercial lines underwriting.
8. Excellent commercial acumen, capable of presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
9. Proficient in applying analytical techniques to extract meaningful trends and make recommendations.
10. Strong numerical and data manipulation skills.
11. Display a strong passion for learning and personal growth with strong communication skills.
We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social, and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.