Private Clients Underwriter
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Location: Manchester or Chipping Norton /Hybrid
At Zurich Insurance, we believe in creating a brighter future for our clients by providing tailored insurance solutions. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and integrity, and we are committed to delivering exceptional service. We are now seeking an experienced Private Clients Underwriter to join our growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assess and evaluate insurance applications for private clients, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and risk management principles.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and clients to facilitate smooth underwriting processes and enhance customer satisfaction.
* Analyse and interpret complex insurance data to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative insurance products tailored to high-net-worth individuals.
* Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business growth and improvement.
* Provide guidance and support to junior underwriters, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Experience in underwriting, preferably within the private clients or high-net-worth segment.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk and make sound underwriting decisions.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
* Ability to challenge processes and decisions using your attention to detail.
* You’ll naturally adapt your style to different workloads and pressures and be able to think on your feet. Organisation and the ability to prioritise is key in this role.
If you are a dedicated and experienced underwriter with a passion for delivering exceptional service to private clients, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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:
* 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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