Scheme Underwriter Digital Trading and Partnerships

Scheme Underwriter Digital Trading and Partnerships

Job ID: 118810

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

Location: Farnborough or Chichester

Closing Date: 2nd March 2025

At Zurich, we are committed to supporting every employee to progress in their careers and therefore encourage internal moves through a transparent posting and selection process. We also ask you to inform your current line manager about your application beyond the first interviews in the spirit of transparency.

The opportunity:

Do you have experience within Underwriting? Have you previously worked with Delegated Authority Arrangements? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, we would love to hear from you. As a Portfolio Underwriter in Zurich Municipal, you will be focusing on the management, control and renewal of our Delegated Authority arrangements, working across all lines of business, with specific focus on Property, Casualty and Motor.

This role will be challenging but incredibly rewarding. You will be joining an experienced team where development is key, and support will be given all the way.

What will you be doing?

1. Manage UW referrals from our DA partners, liaising with Line of Business representatives as appropriate, and ensuring DA operates within Zurich’s underwriting strategy and appetite.
2. Ensure delivery of financial and underwriting metrics for Delegated Authority (DA) partners.
3. Ensure all correct Governance protocols and procedures have been followed in accordance with regulatory requirements.
4. Support the DA annual review cycle and resultant actions.
5. Ensure data quality from our DA partners is maintained to agreed standards and required focus on UW breaches, Complaints logs, etc.
6. Collect and analyse quarterly conduct MI from DA partners.
7. Work with appropriate stakeholders (Legal, Marketing, Compliance, Distribution, Underwriting etc.) on any ad-hoc initiatives, projects concerning our DA’s.
8. Ensure areas for improvement are identified, with actions tracked and monitored through to resolution.
9. Maintain close working relationships with our DA partners.
10. Support growth objectives by providing support in the underwriting due diligence and onboarding process for prospective new partnerships.

What are we looking for?

1. Underwriting experience essential.
2. An understanding of Delegated Authorities would be beneficial.
3. Excellent communication skills - this role involves a high level of engagement with a wide variety of internal stakeholders plus external Delegated Authorities.
4. Superior skills in relationship building.
5. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
6. Ability to effectively assess risk.
7. Confidence to question and challenge the status quo.
8. Proactive and the ability to manage and prioritise your own workloads.
9. Ability to adapt to changes and embrace new challenges.
10. Cert or DiP CII Qualified or actively working towards accreditation.

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.

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

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.

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 we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers and we want our employee base to reflect that.

We are committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity through the Zurich Community Trust.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.