Trading Underwriter P&C and Construction - New Business Focus

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.   Location: Croydon, Hybrid Closing date for applications: 30th September 2026 The opportunity: We are looking for an individual to join our Southeast Mid-Market team of experienced Underwriters who is passionate about customers and motivated to drive profitable new business growth. In this role, you will focus on underwriting and trading new business opportunities within the Property, Casualty and Construction market.  Ensuring our propositions meet the unique and evolving needs of our customers. You’ll take a market-facing approach, building and strengthening relationships with brokers to secure high‑quality, sustainable new business. We’ll support you with the technical training and development needed to succeed, and you will feel part of the team from day one. 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.  Key responsibilities: Lead and drive New Business Underwriting for Mid-Market P&C/Construction risks. Trade confidently in the market, representing Zurich with professionalism and credibility. Build strong, meaningful, and proactive relationships with brokers and intermediaries to support new business conversions. Provide innovative, customer‑centric solutions tailored to unique risk profiles. Deliver exceptional service to exceed customer and broker expectations. Take ownership of individual new business pipelines while supporting the wider team to deliver collective goals. Identify new opportunities to grow our portfolio in line with strategy. Ensure risks are selected profitably and in accordance with underwriting guidelines. Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiency and process‑enhancement opportunities. Be a collaborative and positive team player, contributing to a standout team culture. Your skills and experience: A willingness to learn, develop, and be part of a collaborative team. Underwriting experience, particularly in Property & Casualty is advantageous but not essential. Passion for customer service and a strong desire to succeed. Excellent communication and relationship‑building ability. Confidence to make decisions using both data and judgement. Strong attention to detail with the ability to question and challenge. Adaptability to manage changing workloads and priorities. Good organisational and time‑management skills. 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 numerous industry awards recognising our diversity and inclusion 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     So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.