This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Zurich Resilience Solutions Casualty and Business Resilience Team as an Expert Product Liability Risk Consultant. It is an ideal role for a liability risk professional with a broad range of experience who is looking for a new and exciting challenge. In this role, the successful candidate will enjoy a varied, challenging, and rewarding diet of work, a great deal of autonomy, and will benefit from working with an experienced and high-performing team, utilizing cutting-edge Risk Engineering technology.
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.
What will you be doing?
* The delivery of Product Liability focused risk consultancy to both Zurich insured and non-Zurich insured customers.
* Development of our risk consultancy business and customer proposition.
* Commercial acumen, business development skills, and an ability to spot opportunities to support our customers and the development of business opportunities in relation to the growth of fee income.
* Marketing (both internally and externally) of our risk management advice through events, social media campaigns, and other industry events.
* Develop and manage the relationships and risk profile improvement for a significant portfolio of clients in the food and beverage industry.
* Autonomously deliver a range of product liability underwriter assurance activities.
* Produce high-quality professional reports, providing best practice advice to customers and underwriters.
* Thought leadership and research into technical areas to be shared with colleagues, other stakeholders, and clients.
* Support and enhance our Group Underwriting and customer propositions.
Minimum Requirements
* Professional affiliations with evidence of thought leadership.
* Extensive experience in the life sciences industry.
* Knowledge of current and emerging product liability related risks and knowledge of relevant legislation.
* A track record of success in product liability risk management, and/or product quality control.
* Business development skills and commercial acumen.
* Awareness of the principles and practices of the insurance industry relevant to the role.
* An expert knowledge of how product liability works, the types of cover likely to be in place, and the way that claims will arise and be defended.
* Familiarity with related exposures and common controls, ability to analyze deficiencies and define and clearly illustrate relevant and effective risk improvement advice.
* An enquiring mind with the ability to probe logically to establish key exposures, common controls, and analyze deficiencies with an ability to explain and articulate the business case for risk management to our customers and brokers.
* International work experience, including secondments, considered beneficial.
* Additional languages advantageous but not essential.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Bio medical or pharmacology degree or equivalent.
* PHD or equivalent professional qualification (desirable but not essential).
Working Hours and Salary
This role is available on a part-time, job-share, and full-time basis. Salary: £75,000-£100,000 based on experience, plus fully-expensed business need car, plus allowances and a generous benefits package.
Benefits
* 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
* Annual company bonus.
* Income Protection.
* Life cover - four times your salary.
* 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
* Option to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance.
* 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.
* Access to Private medical insurance.
* Virtual GP appointments.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Free flu jab.
* Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
Our Commitment
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. 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.
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