Senior Power Underwriter

Senior Power Underwriter

Working hours:

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

Location:

London

The opportunity:

Are you an experienced Power Underwriter ready to shape high‑profile, high‑impact deals across Global Specialty? Are you able to build trusted relationships and influence key stakeholders – brokers, clients and colleagues – across functions and geographies, even without formal authority? Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex risks and translating strategic priorities into clear underwriting decisions and tangible business outcomes? Global Specialty is entering an exciting new phase, and we’re looking for a Senior Power Underwriter to play a central role in delivering our strategic ambitions in the Power segment.

Reporting into the Global Energy team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders – including Global Specialty leadership, portfolio managers, regional underwriters and technical specialists – to underwrite complex, cross‑border Power risks and help shape the future of our energy portfolio.

You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, bring clarity and structure to ambiguity in technical and commercial risk, and have a strong track record of driving results through disciplined underwriting, effective collaboration and robust stakeholder management.

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. What will you be doing?

Negotiate, underwrite, and service allocated accounts in line with established authorities and guidelines.

Collaborate with the line of business head to shape strategy and tactical plans for the growth of alternative energy segments.

Proactively identify and lead renewal and new business opportunities.

Ensure accounts align with the organization’s appetite while balancing sound commercial judgment.

Act as the primary contact for assigned target accounts.

Maintain and strengthen relationships with brokers and clients.

Contribute to the development of underwriting manuals, programs, and guidelines for this evolving industry.

Provide tailored advice and support to customers, creating added value for both the organization and clients.

Apply rating tools and methodologies effectively, delivering accurate pricing and recommending improvements.

Cross-sell other lines of business to enhance product penetration.

Assist in training and developing colleagues across the Zurich network.

What are we looking for?

Extensive underwriting or other relevant experience dealing with clients and projects in wind & solar energy and battery storage.

Experience dealing with industry partners on international business

Broad alternative energy sector knowledge and business awareness – sound understanding of the market, the insurance covers and potential exposures within these industries

Knowledge of the London market environment and practices

Knowledge of ‘best practice’ risk management controls

Able to instigate and implement process change

High level of computer literacy

Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skillsACII or other relevant professional & technical qualifications (preferred)
What will you get in return?

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.

Who we are:

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