Trading Underwriter

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

Location:
Glasgow, Hybrid

Closing date for applications: 16th February 2026

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Trading Underwriter to join our team, specialising across Property, Casualty or Motor lines of business. This is a fantastic opportunity to underwrite both new business and existing accounts, helping us achieve sustainable, profitable growth while building strong relationships with our brokers and customers.

You’ll bring a strong technical mindset, sound market awareness and the confidence to make informed, commercially astute decisions. Whether it’s assessing risk, negotiating terms or supporting broker development, you’ll play an important role in delivering high‑quality insurance solutions for our customers.

• Underwriting and managing new business and existing accounts across Property, Casualty or Motor.
• Reviewing, analysing and assessing risk submissions to determine appropriate coverage, terms and pricing.
• Conducting research and gathering information to support high‑quality underwriting decisions.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across underwriting and insurance professions to ensure consistent and accurate practices.
• Building and maintaining strong broker and client relationships to support long‑term profitable growth.
• Keeping up to date with market trends, regulatory changes and underwriting best practice.

• Proven experience underwriting within Property, Casualty and/or Fleet, ideally with exposure to new business.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex information.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence making informed decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and work both independently and as part of a broader team.
• Knowledge of relevant market regulation, guidelines, and underwriting tools/systems.
• A proactive mindset, professional attitude and strong work ethic.

If you’re a motivated underwriter who enjoys variety, ownership and making an impact, this role offers the chance to contribute to a high‑performing team and play a key part in our continued growth.

Join us and help shape exceptional outcomes for our customers and broker partners.

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. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

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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.

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 £90 million.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.