Property and Casualty Trading Underwriter - New Business Focus

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Croydon or Fareham, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 12th April 2026

The opportunity:

We are looking for an individual to join our Southeast Mid-Market team of experienced Underwriters who is passionate about customers and motivated to drive profitable new business growth.

In this role, you will focus on underwriting and trading new business opportunities within the Property and Casualty market, ensuring our propositions meet the unique and evolving needs of our customers. You’ll take a market-facing approach, building and strengthening relationships with brokers to secure high‑quality, sustainable new business.

We’ll support you with the technical training and development needed to succeed, and you will feel part of the team from day one.

Please watch the video to gain an insight into working within our team:

https://youtu.be/PV2Ja_TB6zk

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:

• Lead and drive New Business Underwriting for Mid-Market P&C risks.
• Trade confidently in the market, representing Zurich with professionalism and credibility.
• Build strong, meaningful, and proactive relationships with brokers and intermediaries to support new business conversion.
• Provide innovative, customer‑centric solutions tailored to unique risk profiles.
• Deliver exceptional service to exceed customer and broker expectations.

Take ownership of individual new business pipelines while supporting the wider team to deliver collective goals.

Identify new opportunities to grow our portfolio in line with strategy.

Ensure risks are selected profitably and in accordance with underwriting guidelines.

Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiency and process‑enhancement opportunities.

Be a collaborative and positive team player, contributing to a standout team culture.

Your skills and experience:

• A willingness to learn, develop, and be part of a collaborative team.
• Underwriting experience, particularly in Property & Casualty is advantageous but not essential.
• Passion for customer service and a strong desire to succeed.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building ability.
• Confidence to make decisions using both data and judgement.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to question and challenge.
• Adaptability to manage changing workloads and priorities.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
  
  

 

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.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

As an inclusive employer we 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.

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.