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Senior Market Underwriter - Financial Lines

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

 

Location: Northern Region. You can be based from our Manchester or Leeds office.

 

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026 

 

The opportunity

 

Are you an experienced Underwriter ready for the next step? Or perhaps a Senior Financial Lines Underwriter looking for a new challenge? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

 

We’re looking for a Financial Lines Underwriter to join our Commercial Insurance business in the Northern region.

 

In this role, you’ll work closely with customers and brokers in the North of England. You’ll have the chance to grow your knowledge and experience as we continue to build on the success of our Financial Lines Underwriting business.  

 

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 Senior Market Underwriter, some of your key activities include:

 

  • Working closely with our high performing team of Underwriters and Senior Underwriters, to lead on driving performance and improving service delivery.
  • Identify and lead on continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Taking ownership of these and seeing them through to completion.
  • Development is important to us so not only will we invest in you, but you will also have the chance to coach and mentor team members, including technical 121’s.
  • Qualify accounts to meet with the organisation's appetite whilst striving to create customer focused solutions.
  • Accurately select, assess and price risk in line with underwriting mentorship.
  • Make clear recommendations for market pricing, backed up by strong rationale and confident decision-making.
  • Deliver against key underwriting metrics & financial measures as outlined in the plan.
  • Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business-related needs, as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate market visibility & underwriting expertise.
  • Take the lead on broker negotiations as required.
  • Deliver in-person and virtual presentations and training to broker partners and customers.
  • Serve as a key Zurich contact for our customers.

 

What are we looking for?

 

As an experienced underwriter, we would expect you to have the following skills and experience but the main thing we are looking for is the drive to succeed and help us on our continued journey of success and growth!

 

  • Financial Lines experience, especially D&O and Management Liability is preferable but not essential
  • Ability to effectively assess risk.
  • Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis and negotiating.
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy, and techniques, while demonstrating commerciality and strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • ACII CII Qualified or actively working towards accreditation.

 

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, alongside a range of other flexible benefits 

 

You can find out more about our wide range of employee benefits on our website.  

  

  

Who we are  

  

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.  

 

With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is 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 where your creativity, ideas and contributions are recognised and rewarded, Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great. 

  

  

  

Our culture 

  

At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.  

Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness. We’re proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives. 

We’ve created an environment that places 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 practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills needed for the future. 

We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‑established corporate trusts in the UK. Together, we’ve supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time. 

  

 

Your application 

  

We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic.  

As an inclusive employer we also 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.  

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to recruitment@uk.zurich.com 

  

  

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid 

 
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
  • 28 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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