Assistant Trading Underwriter (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)
Location: Birmingham or Bristol, Hybrid
The opportunity
We are seeking an individual to join our team of experienced Underwriters who is passionate about our customers. You will drive every decision and action with the goal of providing innovative and creative propositions that cater to our customer's needs. We take pride in going above and beyond, aiming to surpass all expectations and deliver the highest quality service that distinguishes us from our competitors.
As an Assistant Trading Underwriter, you’ll be analysing and underwriting new and existing business. This means you’ll be in a Market facing role, so it’s important that you are great at communicating and building meaningful relationships with our distribution partners.
We’ll support and train you in all the technical aspects of the role and will make sure that you feel part of the team from day one.
Key responsibilities:
* Analyse and underwrite new and existing business.
* Provide innovative and creative propositions to suit customer needs.
* Exceed customer expectations by delivering the highest quality service.
* Communicate and build meaningful relationships with distribution partners.
* Take ownership of workload and support colleagues to deliver collective workload.
* Interact with brokers and intermediaries daily.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement.
* Ensure profitable risks are taken in line with company strategy.
* Deliver quality and timely solutions for customers.
* Be a team player and contribute to a standout service experience.
Your skills and experience:
* Willingness to learn, develop, and be part of a team.
* Prior insurance experience is preferrable, and if you have underwriting experience, that's even better!
* Ability to make decisions using data and judgment.
* Attention to detail and ability to challenge processes and decisions.
* Adaptability to different workloads and pressures.
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
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.
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.
The financials:
* Competitive salary.
* 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
* Annual company bonus.
* Income Protection.
* Life cover - four times your salary.
* Free Car Parking, including electric car charging points.
Time away:
* 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
* The 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.
Your health is important to us:
* Access to Private medical insurance.
* Virtual GP appointments.
* Free flu jab.
* Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
* Flexible working.
* Free fruit on a Weekly basis.
We're making a difference:
* Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich.
* Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.
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