Job Summary
We are part of the worldwide Zurich Insurance Group, established in 1872 and headquartered in Switzerland.
Our 55,000 employees across the globe serve customers in more than 170 countries, from individuals who need their homes, cars or lives insured, to providing risk management expertise and commercial insurance to many of the largest multinational companies on the planet.
Our industry is a dynamic and fast-moving one, helping people and businesses keep pace with change, and the risks which emerge, on a global scale.
The Business Lines New Business Team
Are responsible for meeting the insurance needs of our Business Lines customers through our broker channel.
Your Role
As a Business Lines New Business Underwriter your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
* Underwrite and analyse new business submissions an adherence with the Zurich Way of underwriting, Zurich risk appetite and within delegated authority levels.
* Negotiating terms & conditions with our broker partners in line with our agreed strategy and target risk appetite whilst nurturing broker relationships.
* Manage and proactively prioritise new business pipeline and work queues, in conjunction with Sales and Distribution, ensuring agreed SLA's are adhered to.
* Continuous engagement with Sales and Distribution, Risk Engineering (when applicable) and broker partners to generate, drive and secure new business opportunities.
* Build relationships in support of customer/business acquisition and retention (e.g. by handling a range of queries, providing advice to assist with the development of an account)
* Implement agreed technical standards, controls, practices and procedures, thereby maintaining underwriting discipline
* Proactively contribute ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions based on technical, customer and distributor insights, supporting testing, pricing feedback and participating in training where necessary.
Your Skills and Experience
We are looking for individuals with the following skills and experience:
* 3 years plus industry knowledge
* Holds or is working towards relevant professional qualifications i.e. CIP, MDI, ACII
* Excellent technical insurance knowledge, including specific knowledge in Commercial Insurance
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills
* Excellent knowledge of Zurich products/policy wordings
* Ability to work within a team environment - focused on the achievement of both individual and team goals
* Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
* Strong negotiation skills
* Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage and prioritise workload and adapt quickly within a fast-faced environment, responding effectively to customer needs and expectations.