Trading Underwriter (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)
Location: Croydon or Fareham, Hybrid
Closing date for applications: 18th November 2024
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 a Trading Underwriter, you’ll be analysing and underwriting new and renewal 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse and underwrite new and renewal 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.
* Underwriting experience (especially with Property and Casualty) is a plus, but not required, as we are open to considering candidates with transferable skills and a strong willingness to learn.
* Passion and desire to succeed.
* 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.
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. 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 work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.
The financials:
* 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
* Annual company bonus.
* Income Protection.
* Life cover - four times your salary.
Time away:
* 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
* You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
* 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.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Free flu jab.
* Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
We're making a difference:
* Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich.
* Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
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