Trading Underwriter P&C and Construction – New Business Focus

Overview

In this role you will lead new business underwriting for mid-market Property, Casualty and Construction risks, driving profitable growth for Zurich. You will engage with brokers, trade in the market with professionalism, and tailor customer-focused solutions for varied risk profiles. You’ll own your new business pipeline while contributing to team goals and process improvements. The role blends market-facing relationship management with technical underwriting to meet evolving customer needs. This is a flexible, hybrid opportunity with a supportive culture that values sustainable impact and collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme
• annual company bonus
• private medical insurance
• option to buy up to 20 additional days or sell holiday
• flexible benefits
• wellbeing and lifestyle support

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive New Business Underwriting for Mid-Market P&C/Construction risks
• Trade confidently in the market, representing Zurich professionally
• Build strong relationships with brokers and intermediaries to support new business conversions
• Provide innovative, customer-centric solutions tailored to unique risk profiles
• Deliver exceptional service to exceed customer and broker expectations
• Own individual new business pipelines and support wider team goals
• Identify opportunities to grow the portfolio in line with strategy
• Ensure risks are selected profitably and per underwriting guidelines
• Support continuous improvement through efficiency and process enhancements
• Be a collaborative, positive team player contributing to a standout team culture

Key requirements

• Willingness to learn and work in a collaborative team
• Underwriting experience, particularly Property & Casualty, is advantageous but not essential
• Passion for customer service and a drive to succeed
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
• Confidence to make data-driven and judgement-based decisions
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking
• Adaptability to changing workloads and priorities
• Good organizational and time-management skills

• collaborative mindset
• strong communication
• relationship-building
• underwriting
• risk assessment
• data-informed decision making

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