Property & Casualty Underwriter (part Time, Job Share And Full Time)

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Description


Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working)

Closing date for applications: 2nd August 2023

The opportunity (the bit where we tell you what it\'s all about!)
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity where you\'ll get to develop and grow a new area of focus for our Retail business?

A role in our Underwriting team 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.

As a P&C Underwriter, you\'ll be analysing and underwriting business across our existing portfolio and/or seeking new opportunities from our panel of partner brokers.

This means you\'ll be in a Market facing role, so it\'s important that you are great at communicating and have a built-in passion for doing the right thing for our customers.

This role is available part-time, job-share or full time, this is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren\'t available full-time.

If this is you, please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

So, what will you be doing?
Well, you can expect no two days to be the same, you\'ll be working with your team and reporting into a Business Manager as well as interacting with brokers and intermediaries daily.
We need you to provide a standout service experience for customers and stakeholders and be responsible for delivering quality and timely solutions for them.

This means taking ownership of own workload and supporting colleagues to deliver our collective workload - it\'s all about being a team player!
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 processes.

So, what are we looking for?

  • You will ideally have established combined Underwriting experience of Property and Casualty business.
  • We will help you to extend your knowledge of the group risk market and products, as well as all the technical bits but you\'ll already be a strong communicator who is happy making a decision.
  • We\'d like you to be happy to challenge processes and decisions using your attention to detail.
  • You\'ll naturally adapt your style to different workloads and pressures and be able to think on your feet.
  • Finally, organisation and the ability to prioritise is key, our customer is always foremost on our minds!
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 \xc2\xa390 million.

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

The financials
  • 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
  • Annual company bonus.
  • Income Protection.
  • Life cover - four times your salary.
Time away
  • 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
  • The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
  • Three days paid volunteering.
  • Up to 16 weeks\' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Your health is important to us
  • Access to Private medical insurance.
  • Virtual GP appointments.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Free flu jab.
  • Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
We\'re making a difference
  • Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the \'UN Business Ambition for 1.5\xcb\x9aC\' pledge.
  • Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over \xc2\xa390 million.

Zurich

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2981971
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned