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    Property and Casualty Underwriter - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Zurich Insurance

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    Location:
    Birmingham, Hybrid

    Closing date for applications: 9th January 2024

    The opportunity (the bit where we tell you what it's all about)

    Are you a Property and Casualty Underwriter looking to take that next step? If so, we would love to hear from you


    This is an opportunity to benefit from the development and opportunity for growth that we have to offer, you will join our team of experienced underwriters, driving growth through our new book of business.

    This is a chance to continue creating your future here at Zurich

    When it comes to where you will work, we have flexibility in the role.

    We're not expecting you to be in the office all week as we know the work-life balance is important though you will need to be located within a commutable distance to our Birmingham office.


    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.

    So what will you be doing?


    Well, you can expect no two days to be the same, you'll be working with your team and reporting into the Business Manager as well as interacting with brokers and intermediaries daily.


    You will underwrite new business adhering to Zurich's guidelines and help the team to execute and deliver our financial plan.


    We need you to provide a standout service experience for customers and stakeholders and be responsible for delivering quality and timely solutions for them.

    This means taking ownership of own workload and supporting colleagues to deliver our collective workload -it's all about being a team player


    If you spot ways, we can improve things or do them differently, we'd love you to tell us, that's how we can boost effectiveness and efficiency of our processes.

    So what are we looking for?

    Ideally, you will be an experienced Property and Casualty Underwriter.

    You will have the ability to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively and will alsobe able toundertake research whenrequired.

    You will be a team player, playing your part to meet the company and underwriting teams' financial plans and metrics.


    You will ensure customer service standards and metrics are met, for example NPS, contact certainty etc, while successfully delivering on an assigned project for the benefit of the team or its customers.


    You will work in and promote diversity in all your actions and behaviours and ensure all company governance and compliance standards are always adhered to.

    Our customers are at the heart of everything we do so if you share the same passion, this role could be for you


    Who we are:


    At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer.

    Together we're creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.


    With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.


    We've made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other's wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.


    If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you.

    Be part of something great.


    Our Culture:


    At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we're particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we've won numerous awards for.

    We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture.

    We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.


    We've an environment that places a real importance on our people's wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective.

    We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support.

    We're also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

    We're passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK.

    In that time, we've awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

    So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.


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