Trading Underwriter P&C and Construction New Business Focus

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

Location: Croydon Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 30th September 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 Casualty and Construction market. Ensuring our propositions meet the unique and evolving needs of our customers. Youll take a market-facing approach building and strengthening relationships with brokers to secure highquality sustainable new business.

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

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.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and drive New Business Underwriting for Mid-Market P&C/Construction 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 conversions.

• Provide innovative customercentric 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 processenhancement 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 relationshipbuilding 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 timemanagement skills.

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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