22 Oct
Zurich
London
Location: London – Hybrid working with three days in our London office.
Closing date for applications: 5th November 2024
The opportunity:
Are you an experienced International / Wholesale Property underwriter looking for that next step in your career?
You’ll play a pivotal role in leading and managing the International property underwriting team. You’ll be responsible for driving underwriting excellence, developing strategies to achieve profitable growth, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and best practices.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced underwriter to take on a leadership role and contribute to the success of our Commercial Insurance 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 the Property underwriting manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage a team of International property underwriters, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Develop and implement underwriting strategies to achieve business objectives and profitable growth within the International Property segment.
- Provide technical underwriting support and training to team members.
- Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments, including claims, risk engineering, and sales, to deliver comprehensive inurance solutions to clients.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance underwriting processes and efficiency.
What are we looking for?
- Proven experience in International property / Wholesale Property underwriting, preferably within the commercial insurance sector.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of property insurance products, underwriting principles, and risk assessment techniques.
- Excellent portfolio management skills and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Professional qualifications in insurance (e.g., ACII) are highly desirable.
What happens next?
The interview process will consist of a competency based interview, followed by psychometric and reasoning ability assessments.
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.
▶️ Underwriting Manager - International Property (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)
🖊️ Zurich
📍 London