Driving strategic growth: Lead the identification, development, and conversion of high-value mid-market retail insurance opportunities, positioning Zurich as an underwriter of choice.
Market leadership: Build and leverage senior relationships with brokers, clients, and industry stakeholders to secure new business and enhance Zurich's presence in target markets.
Expert underwriting: Take ownership of complex, high-value risks-providing expert analysis, bespoke solutions, and profitable decision-making.
Insight-led strategy: Monitor, interpret, and respond to market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory change-informing the development of market-leading propositions.
Mentoring and collaboration: Coach and support regional teams, share specialist knowledge, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to drive commercial success.

Are you an accomplished underwriter with a passion for market growth and strategic leadership? Do you thrive on influencing the market, unlocking new opportunities, and shaping portfolios? At Zurich, we're excited to announce a newly created Senior Development Underwriter position-offering the opportunity to champion our new business strategy and play a leading role in strengthening our position across the mid-market retail insurance sector.
Significant experience in mid-market retail insurance underwriting, with a strong track record of business development and portfolio growth.
Advanced technical and analytical skills-confident in assessing and structuring complex risks.
Proven ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with senior brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
A strategic, commercially minded approach, with a focus on innovation and business results.
Experience mentoring others or leading team development is highly desirable.

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
Annual company bonus.
Income Protection.
Life cover - four times your salary.
28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
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.
Access to Private medical insurance.
Virtual GP appointments.
Discounted gym membership.
Free flu jab.
Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
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 C' pledge.
Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

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