Underwriting Apprenticeship Retail Zurich Private Clients

Location: Chipping Norton

Qualification: Level 3 Insurance Practitioner

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date for applications: 8th March 2026

• Understanding the risks a customer can face and how our products and services can support them
• Assessing what could go wrong for a customer and how we make sure we charge them the right amount to ensure we have enough funds available to support them when they need us
• Reviewing what kinds of situations need to be covered and making sure our policy is worded to provide the right protection
• Building relationships and developing your negotiation skills to work more effectively with our customers and partners
• Working with experienced underwriters who will support you and help you navigate a dynamic and rapidly changing insurance market
• Analysing and underwriting new and renewal business, interacting with Brokers to support their customers and working as part of a diverse team in a fast‑paced environment

In this role communication and quick learning is key, and you will experience working for a global, truly people‑centric organisation.

• Learn how to manage business relationships, determine and evaluate their insurance requirements, and identify opportunities to enhance their insurance programmes
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the insurance market and the various products and services
• Understand the importance of being proactive in developing relationships and networks required to be successful while achieving business objectives and making sure the customers' needs are met
• Discover more about the impact of change within the insurance market and how it affects your role and the wider organisation
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to support our customers and broker needs
• Work with and learn from an experienced team who will support you through your journey

As well as joining a company that is passionate about our people, sustainability and our customers, we also have a competitive rewards and lifestyle benefits package.

• 28 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
• Private medical cover
• 12% company pension contribution
• Annual company bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted gadget insurance
• Discounted technology offers

• Full right to work and reside in the UK – Due to apprenticeship funding regulations, we cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 consecutive years.
• A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 including Maths and English
• A professional attitude with a positive ‘can do’ approach to your work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• A solution‑focused approach
• NB:
  Due to Apprenticeship funding rules, we can only accept applicants who haven’t completed a qualification in the same field at the same or higher level to the course you are applying for

Our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and for our employees, we will grow and develop together. For our partners, we collaborate to create mutual value, and for the planet, we drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business.

We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, and we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all.

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

Please note:

We are unable to progress your application if you do not meet our criteria listed above.

Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply.