Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter - New Business

Working hours

Part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis.

Manchester, Hybrid

15th July 2026

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a role that’s at the heart of our regional business development and growth? Look no further! Our Regional Underwriting team is searching for a passionate and innovative Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter to join us. Here, you will craft creative solutions tailored to our customers’ needs, striving to exceed expectations and deliver unparalleled service that sets us apart from the competition.

As a Senior New Business Underwriter, you will manage new portfolio’s and play a pivotal role in attracting new customers. This market‑facing position requires exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for doing what’s right for our customers.

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.

• Exceptional Service:
  Deliver outstanding service experiences to our customers and stakeholders with timely and high‑quality solutions.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Take ownership of your workload while supporting your colleagues to achieve collective goals.
• Mentorship:
  Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional growth.
• Underwriting Excellence:
  Drive and deliver strong underwriting results across our portfolio.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and propose enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.

• Experience:
  
  Proven expertise in Property and Casualty Underwriting.
• Communication:
  Strong communication skills and confidence in decision‑making.
• Attention to Detail:
  Keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to challenging existing processes and decisions.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to manage varying workloads and pressures with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Customer Focus: A customer‑centric mindset, always prioritising the needs of our customers.

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 a 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.

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.