Scheme Underwriter

Working hours

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

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

Flexible – homeworking contracts are available.

1st July 2026

Do you have Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance & Group Critical Illness scheme underwriting experience? 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.

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Ownership of workload and resolution of queries.

• 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life cover – four times your salary.
• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks’ full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.

We are 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.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to