Delegated Portfolio Underwriter

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis   

Location: Croydon, London, Manchester, or Birmingham, Hybrid   

Closing date for applications: 25th March 2026  

The opportunity: 

Delegated Authority is a key part of what we do at Zurich, and as we continue to develop and grow in this area, we’re looking for a Delegated Portfolio Underwriter to join our team. This is an exciting and influential role that plays a vital part in shaping the ongoing success and future growth of our business. 

Working closely with our Delegated Partners, you’ll use your portfolio management and underwriting expertise to deliver firstclass service to both partners and customers. Our portfolio spans a broad range of niche trades and risks, so you’ll need to be adaptable, curious, and ready to offer creative solutions where needed. 

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.     

What will you be doing? 

As a Delegated Portfolio Underwriter, you’ll manage an existing portfolio, build strong relationships with our Delegated Partners, and deliver excellent service and profitable performance. You’ll also support our growth ambitions by helping to identify and deliver new business opportunities. 

This is a marketfacing role, so strong communication skills, relationshipbuilding capability, and a genuine passion for doing the right thing for our customers are essential. 

As a senior member of the team, you’ll take real ownership — driving, analysing, and delivering strong underwriting results across the portfolio. And if you see ways we can work smarter or improve our delegated processes, we’d love you to share your ideas. 

Your key responsibilities: 

• Portfolio Management: Manage and monitor the performance, profitability, and governance of your delegated portfolio, taking proactive action where needed. 

• Relationship Management: Build strong, collaborative relationships with Delegated Partners and brokers through regular engagement and performance reviews. 

• Underwriting: Apply sound underwriting judgement across delegated Property and Casualty business, ensuring decisions align with Zurich standards. 

• Supporting New Business: Identify, assess, and help onboard new delegated opportunities that support our growth ambitions. 

• Key Stakeholder Management: Work closely with colleagues across underwriting, Claims, Pricing, Risk Engineering, Governance and Compliance to drive consistent portfolio outcomes. 

What are we looking for? 

• Experience in Delegated Authority or portfolio management.
• Underwriting experience across Property and Casualty lines.
• A strong communicator who is confident making decisions.
• Someone comfortable constructively challenging processes to drive improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the customer at the heart of every decision.  

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 so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 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.  Follow the link for more information about our benefits -  Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK    
  

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to 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.    
   
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. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet.      
   
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.    We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.        
  

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.     
    
Our culture:     
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.     

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.