Scheme Underwriter

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

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

Location: Flexible – homeworking contracts are available

Closing date for applications: 1st July 2026

The opportunity:

Do you have Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance & Group Critical Illness scheme underwriting experience? Are you looking for a new opportunity? 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. 

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? 

• 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.

What are we looking for?

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

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:

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.

With over 65,000 employees, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company that is 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 where your creativity, ideas and contributions are recognised and rewarded, Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our culture:

At Zurich, our strength comes from the diverse experiences, perspectives and talents of our people. Our goal is to create a workplace where every employee can flourish and where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.

Over a quarter of our employees are members of at least one of our inclusion communities (Employee Resource Groups), with groups focused on areas such as social mobility and cultural awareness. We’re proud to have received recognising our policies and initiatives.

We’ve created an environment that places 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 practical advice and access to a wide range of lifestyle support, alongside opportunities to learn, grow and develop the skills needed for the future.

We actively support our employees to give back to their communities through volunteering and charitable activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest ‑ established corporate trusts in the UK. Together, we’ve supported causes across the UK through grants and volunteering, contributing over £100 million in funding and volunteered time.

Your application:

We’re 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 View email address on careers.zurich.com

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