Motor Fleet Underwriter Mid Market
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Job Summary
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time job-share or full-time basis.
Location: Croydon South East Region Hybrid
Closing date for applications: 4th Sept 2026
The opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced and commercially mindedMotor Fleet Underwriterto join ourMid MarketUnderwriting team.
In this role youll be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of Mid Market Motor Fleet business delivering sustainable and profitable growth through strong underwriting discipline and broker relationships. Youll assess risks negotiate terms and pricing and provide tailored insurance solutions that meet our customers needs while supporting our business objectives.
Whilst Motor Fleet will be your primary area of expertise were also looking for someone who is keen to broaden their underwriting knowledge and contribute to wider underwriting discussions and initiatives across the Mid Market portfolio.
Working closely with brokers and internal colleagues youll play a key role in delivering excellent service maintaining underwriting standards and driving profitable outcomes.
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 arent available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
What youll be doing:
Underwrite and manage a portfolio ofMid MarketMotor Fleet businessin accordance withunderwriting appetite and authority levels.
Assess new businessrenewalsand mid-term adjustments making sound underwriting decisions based on risk analysis and market conditions.
Develop andmaintainstrong relationships with brokers to support retention and profitable growth.
Negotiate pricingtermsand conditions to achieve sustainable portfolio performance.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer and broker outcomes.
Monitor and manage portfolio performancetaking actionwhere required to deliver underwriting profitability.
Maintain a strong understanding of market trends emergingrisksand competitor activity.
Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines governancestandardsand regulatory requirements.
Provide technical underwriting support and guidance whererequired.
What makes you a good fit
Werelooking for a relationship-focused underwriter who combines strong technicalexpertisewith commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills.
Youll likely have:
Proven experience underwriting Motor Fleetbusiness..
Strong technical underwriting knowledge and risk assessment capability.
Experience managing broker relationships and negotiating profitable outcomes.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication influencing and relationship-building abilities.
A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering excellent service.
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to teamobjectives.
A proactive and commercially minded approach to portfolio management.
Progress towards or completion of a professional insurance qualification such as ACII (desirable)
What will you get in return
atZurichwe 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 medicalinsuranceand the option to buy up to anadditional20 days or sell some of your holiday alongside a range of other flexible benefits
You can find out more about our wide range ofemployee benefits on our website.
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Togetherwerecreating a brighter future for our customers ourpeopleand our planet.
With over 65000 employeesyoullfeel the support of being part of a strong and stable companythat isa long-standing player in the insurance industry.
Wevemade a promise to each other and every employee: to focus on sustainable impact to care about each others wellbeing to use our diverseexpertiseto be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
Ifyoureinterested 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 experiencesperspectivesand talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valuedheardand 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 to have receivednumerous industry awardsrecognising ourdiversity and inclusionpolicies and initiatives.
Wevecreated an environment that places real importance on our peoples wellbeing from a physical mentalsocialand 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 longestestablishedcorporate trusts in the UK. Togetherwevesupported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering contributing over 100 million in funding and volunteered time.
Your application:
Werecommitted to treating all applicants fairly and with respect irrespective of their actual or assumed background sexual orientationdisabilityor any other protected characteristic.
As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable andare able toperform at their best during the the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
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