ZPC Senior Market Underwriter

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Senior Market Underwriter to transform the Private Client business through collaborative broker relationships. This role offers the flexibility of part-time, job-share, or full-time working patterns. Responsibilities include providing technical support and managing underwriting results. The ideal candidate will possess robust underwriting experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage complex risks. This position is hybrid based in Manchester, with numerous employee benefits and a strong commitment to diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Established track record of delivery for customers of all sizes.
• Experience of managing and analyzing complex risks.
• Strong communication skills for broker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive and transform Private Client business with brokers.
• Provide technical underwriting support to the wider team.
• Deliver strong underwriting results across portfolio.

Skills

High Net Worth Motor and Property Underwriting experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to manage complex risk

Job description

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ZPC Senior Market Underwriter

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

Location: Manchester or Chipping Norton, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 17th February 2026

Responsibilities

The ZPC Senior Market Underwriter will help drive and transform how our Private Client business partner our broker portfolios, through responsive, flexible and collaborative relationships. With a strong balance of technical and trading capability, they will be empowered to make decisions. Reporting to the Business Manager, this will involve working with the local underwriting & sales function to deliver our strategic objectives and delivering for our customers and internal stakeholders.

As a senior member of the team, part of your role will be providing technical underwriting support to the wider team and supporting their development. You will also have accountability and ownership for driving, analysing, and delivering a strong underwriting result across our portfolio including key customer contacts.

The Senior Market Underwriter role will require travel within the nominated area, as it will be broker facing in addition to the technical underwriting elements.

Qualifications

You will have established, strong High Net Worth Motor and Property Underwriting experience with a track record of delivery for customers of all sizes and experience of managing complex risk. We’re looking for someone who is happy to challenge processes and decisions using your attention to detail and someone looking to develop and broaden their knowledge, and the knowledge of other colleagues. Organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines is also key.

Benefits

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.
• Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.

Time away

• 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.
• Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• 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˚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.

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.

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’re committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.