Real Estate Underwriter - International

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

Salary:
Competitive salary depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package

Location:
London, hybrid working 3 days per week in the office

Closing date for applications: 19th August 2026

Are you an Underwriter looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a team where you can add value as a key part of our International Real Estate London Team?

We're looking for an Underwriter to join us on a permanent basis, supporting a portfolio of multinational Real Estate programmes across Europe and beyond. Working with leading global brokers and customers, you'll play an important role in underwriting, servicing and growing a diverse book of business while building strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders.

You'll join a collaborative and experienced team with a strong reputation in the multinational market. Whether you're an experienced underwriter or looking to take the next step in your career, we'll provide the support, training and development opportunities to help you succeed.

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.

• Deliver against underwriting and financial measures as outlined in the business plan.
• Review, assess and underwrite new business and renewal opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of multinational Real Estate programmes across multiple territories.
• Take ownership of allocated accounts throughout the policy lifecycle, including renewals, MTAs and policy administration.
• Lead and support key accounts, ensuring excellent customer and broker outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with global brokers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a key Zurich contact, handling broker enquiries and servicing requirements.
• Participate in renewal meetings, broker presentations and market-facing activities.
• Work closely with colleagues across underwriting, servicing and reinsurance functions.
• Accurately assess, select and price risk in line with underwriting authority and governance requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement, operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.

• Previous Real Estate and/or Property underwriting experience.
• International or multinational underwriting experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence in building relationships with brokers and customers both virtually and face-to-face.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience of portfolio management, data analysis or reporting would be advantageous.
• Comfortable managing expectations across a range of stakeholders.
• Cert CII or Dip CII qualified, or actively working towards professional qualifications.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a good sense of humour.

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

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

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