Scheme Underwriter

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

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package

Location: Flexible – homeworking contracts are available

Closing date for applications: 1st July 2026

Do you have Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance & Group Critical Illness scheme underwriting experience? Are you looking for a new opportunity? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Zurich Corporate Risk (ZCR) Scheme Underwriting team. You will produce group risk quotations and make sound and skilful underwriting decisions for new and existing schemes within agreed authority limits and in line with the Zurich Corporate Risk underwriting philosophy.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

• Contribute towards ZCR’s growth plans through assessing and underwriting schemes and setting the right rate and terms for the risk.
• Analyse and assess risk, whilst offering tailored, bespoke quotations and solutions to meet the individual client needs.
• Confirm risk on new schemes and acceptance of retest terms on existing schemes.
• Keep up to date with scheme underwriting philosophy, taking into account experience and market conditions.
• Provide a standout service experience for customers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team culture (role model behaviour).
• Take responsibility for delivering quality and timely output to our customers through taking ownership of own workload and also supporting colleagues to deliver our team workload.
• Use best practice to boost effectiveness and efficiency of our processes.

• Minimum 2 years Group Risk underwriting experience is essential
• Excellent knowledge of the group risk market and products.
• Good judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Innovative thinking and ability to challenge processes and decisions.
• Attention to detail and ability to think on your feet.
• Flexibility to cope with varying workloads and pressures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Ownership of workload and resolution of queries.

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, alongside a range of other flexible benefits.

You can find out more about our wide range of employee benefits on our website.

We’re committed to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. As an inclusive employer we also want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.