Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Location: Manchester, Hybrid
Closing date for applications: 15th July 2026
The opportunity:
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a role that's at the heart of our regional business development and growth? Look no further! Our Regional Underwriting team is searching for a passionate and innovative Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter to join us. Here, you will craft creative solutions tailored to our customers' needs, striving to exceed expectations and deliver unparalleled service that sets us apart from the competition.
As a Senior New Business Underwriter, you will manage new portfolio’s and play a pivotal role in attracting new customers. This market-facing position requires exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for doing what's right for our customers.
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:
Exceptional Service: Deliver outstanding service experiences to our customers and stakeholders with timely and high-quality solutions.
Team Collaboration: Take ownership of your workload while supporting your colleagues to achieve collective goals.
Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional growth.
Underwriting Excellence: Drive and deliver strong underwriting results across our portfolio.
Process Improvement: Identify and propose enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.
What we're looking for:
Experience: Proven expertise in Property and Casualty Underwriting.
Communication: Strong communication skills and confidence in decision-making.
Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to challenging existing processes and decisions.
Adaptability: Ability to manage varying workloads and pressures with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset, always prioritising the needs of our customers.
What will you get in return?
Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. 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, alongside a range of other flexible benefits
You can find out more about our wide range of employee benefits on our website
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee: to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment where your creativity, ideas and contributions are recognised and rewarded, Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our culture:
At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.
Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness. We’re proud to have received numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.
We’ve created an environment that places 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 practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills needed for the future.
We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest‑established corporate trusts in the UK. Together, we’ve supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time.
Your application:
We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic.
As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to recruitment@uk.zurich.com
So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns. Our customers include individuals, small businesses, and mid-sized and large companies, as well as multinational corporations. The Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872.
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