Location: We’re Flexible
Closing date for applications: 22nd November 2024
The opportunity:
Delegated Authority is a key part of what we do at Zurich and as we continue to develop and grow in this area of the market, we are looking to add an additional Senior Delegated Authority Underwriter to our team. This exciting new opportunity is essential to the development and growth of our Delegated Authority business. If you think you have what it takes, a role within our Delegated Authority Centre of Excellence could be the one for you!
We like to provide innovative, creative propositions to suit our customer’s needs and we pride ourselves on going above and beyond. Why? Simply put, we want to exceed all expectations by delivering a high-quality service that sets us apart from our competitors.
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.
So, what will you be doing?
As a Senior Delegated Authority Underwriter, you’ll be managing an existing Delegated Authority portfolio and oversee all the activities required to deliver outstanding service and build relationships with our Delegated brokers, whilst also supporting our growth aspirations by delivering on new business opportunities. This role is a Market facing role, so it’s important that you are great at communicating, relationship building and have a built-in passion for doing the right thing for our customers.
As a senior member of the team your role may require coaching and mentoring other members of the team and supporting them to develop. You will also have accountability and ownership for driving, analysing, and delivering a strong underwriting result across our portfolio.
If you spot ways, we can improve things or do them differently, we’d love you to tell us, that’s how we can boost effectiveness and efficiency of our delegated processes.
Your key responsibilities:
- Overseeing and optimising our Delegated Authority portfolio.
- Building and nurturing strong relationships with Delegated brokers and key partners.
- Underwriting: Assessing and evaluating risks to determine appropriate coverage and pricing.
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to drive growth.
- Engaging and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to align strategies and achieve business objectives.
What are we looking for?
- You will be experienced in underwriting Property and Casualty lines of business.
- You will have Delegated Authority or Portfolio Management experience
- Experience in Construction, or other lines of business would be beneficial but not essential.
- Strong communication skills and confidence in decision-making.
- Ability to challenge processes and decisions using your experience and attention to detail.
- Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, always keeping the customer foremost in your mind.
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.
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 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, which we’ve won numerous awards for. 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 want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
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 also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.
