Senior Real Estate Underwriter

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

Location: Manchester, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 21st May 2026

Are you a technically skilled underwriter with a passion for growing business? Do you have a strong background in insurance and experience in real estate or commercial property? If you’re ready to drive new opportunities and deepen market engagement, this is your chance to play a key role in a high-performing, strategic team.

About the role:
We’re looking for a Senior Real Estate Underwriter to accelerate the growth of our mid-market retail real estate portfolio. You’ll use your expertise to underwrite complex property risks and, most importantly, help us strengthen our presence in the market.

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. 

How you’ll make a difference:

• Proactively handle existing business within the real estate sector.
• Build strong relationships with brokers, clients, and partners to expand Zurich’s reach and reputation.
• Deliver expert underwriting solutions tailored to client needs, ensuring both growth and profitability.
• Keep ahead of market trends and regulatory developments, using your insights to shape our go-to-market strategy.
• You will play a key role in supporting the wider regional team by fostering growth through coaching and development, encouraging collaboration, and driving commercial success.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven underwriting experience in insurance with real estate or retail portfolios.
• Strong analytical and technical abilities, with confidence in interpreting complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a flair for building lasting connections.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, always focused on growth and finding new opportunities.

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.