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Senior Underwriter

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

Location: Flexible within Scotland but will involve regular travel to the Glasgow office 

Closing date for applications: 2nd December 2025 

  

The opportunity (the bit where we tell you what it’s all about!)  

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity where you’ll be central to the development & growth of our regional business? A role within our Regional Underwriting team could be the one for you! We like to provide innovative, creative propositions to suit our customer’s needs, and we pride ourselves on going above and beyond. Why? Simply put, we want to exceed all expectations by delivering a high-quality service that sets us apart from our competitors.   

 

As a Senior Underwriter, you’ll be handling business across our existing portfolio while helping us grow by onboarding new customers. This means you’ll be in a Market facing role, so it’s important that you are great at communicating and have a built-in passion for doing the right thing for our customers.   

We’ll support and train you in all the technical aspects of the role and will make sure that you feel part of the team from day one.  

  

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.   

  

Key responsibilities: 

  • Underwriting and analysing existing business in a market-facing role.  

  • Support in driving new business by identifying and onboarding new customers. 

  • Provide a standout service experience for customers and stakeholders, delivering quality and timely solutions. 

  • Take ownership of your workload and support colleagues to deliver our collective workload - it’s all about being a team player! 

  • Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting their development. 

  • Drive, analyse, and deliver strong underwriting results across our portfolio. 

  • Identify and suggest improvements to boost the effectiveness and efficiency of our processes.  

  

What we’re looking for: 

  • Well-established casualty or property underwriting experience. 

  • In-depth knowledge of casualty or property insurance policies, regulations, and underwriting guidelines.    

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess risks and make sound underwriting decisions.    

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with complex information.    

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.   

  • Adaptability to different workloads and pressures, with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. 

  • Customer-centric mindset, always keeping the customer foremost in mind.   

 

  

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.    

 
Image icon Caring for your finances. The financials
  • 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
  • Annual company bonus.
  • Income Protection.
  • Life cover - four times your salary.
 
Image icon Caring for your wellbeing. Time away
  • 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
  • You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
  • The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
  • Three days paid volunteering.
  • Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
 
Image icon Caring for your Health. Your health is important to us
  • Access to Private medical insurance.
  • Virtual GP appointments.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Free flu jab.
  • Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
 
We're making a difference
  • Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
  • Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

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