New Business Property and Casualty Underwriter
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Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Location: Manchester, Hybrid
Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2025
The opportunity:
We are currently seeking an experienced New Business Property and Casualty Underwriter to join our experienced and highly successful team of underwriters in Manchester. As an experienced New Business Property and Casualty Underwriter, you will play a critical role in our underwriting team. You will be responsible for assessing and underwriting new business opportunities, ensuring profitable growth, and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients. Your expertise will contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality insurance products and services.
Key responsibilities:
1. Evaluate and underwrite new business property and casualty insurance applications.
2. Analyse risk factors and determine appropriate coverage and pricing.
3. Collaborate with brokers, agents, and clients to gather necessary information and negotiate terms.
4. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes.
5. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive business growth.
6. Ensure compliance with company policies, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
7. Provide exceptional customer service and support to brokers and clients.
Your skills and experience:
1. Proven experience as a Property and Casualty Underwriter, with a focus on new business.
2. Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance products and underwriting practices.
3. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
4. Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Proficiency in insurance software and Microsoft Office applications.
7. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACII) are preferred.
What will you get in return?
We offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. 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.
Our culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. 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’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
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.
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