Senior Casualty Underwriter

Location: London

Closing date for applications:  30th April 2026  

The opportunity 

Are you an experienced Casualty Trading Underwriter looking to further develop your career? This is a great opportunity to work on a diverse and technically engaging portfolio, with exposure to a wide range of risks, clients and broker relationships across the market. The role is suited to someone who already brings solid underwriting capability and is ready to operate with greater autonomy and responsibility.

You’ll play an active role in underwriting and managing both new business and renewals, applying strong technical knowledge, commercial judgement and market insight to support profitable growth. Working closely with experienced colleagues, brokers and wider internal teams, you’ll help shape underwriting outcomes while continuing to develop your expertise. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being market‑facing, values collaboration, and is motivated to further strengthen their position as a confident, well‑rounded Commercial Casualty underwriter.

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?  

• Underwrite primary and excess of loss Commercial Casualty business, including Employers’ Liability and Public / Products Liability, operating within agreed underwriting authority, appetite and pricing frameworks.
• Take an active role in the underwriting and ongoing management of global programmes and non‑conventional structures for commercial customers, contributing technical input on more complex placements.
• Independently assess risk, analyse underwriting information and apply robust technical and commercial judgement to deliver profitable and sustainable underwriting outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with external brokers and customers, actively supporting the promotion and delivery of Zurich’s Casualty proposition in the market.
• Lead and contribute meaningfully to broker meetings, presentations and market interactions, supporting both new business growth and retention of existing portfolios.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across underwriting, claims, pricing and wider business teams to deliver agreed initiatives, projects and business objectives.
• Demonstrate confident communication, collaboration and negotiation skills, influencing outcomes with brokers, customers and internal colleagues.
• Contribute to the continued development of the team by sharing market insight, supporting process improvements and embedding underwriting best practice.

What are we looking for? 

• Proven experience as a Casualty Underwriter, underwriting and managing both new business and renewal portfolios; exposure to international programmes and more complex placements is desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively with brokers, customers and internal stakeholders to deliver profitable underwriting outcomes.
• A team‑focused, customer‑first mindset, contributing to Casualty team financial plans, portfolio performance and high standards of customer service, including contract certainty.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive working practices, promoting diversity and respectful behaviours across all interactions.
• Sound understanding of, and adherence to, governance, risk management and compliance standards embedded in day‑to‑day underwriting activity.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid model, recognising this is a market‑facing role requiring a regular office presence and a commutable distance to London.

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. #LI-Hybrid