AddressLocation: London
Closing date for applications: 24th March 2024
The opportunity:
As a Legal Indemnities Underwriter, you will support the Legal Indemnities team to maintain a profitable portfolio by delivering a market leading level of service and underwriting to our intermediaries and customers. If you are an experienced underwriter looking for that next step then this could be an opportunity for you!
In the role, you’ll be responsible for the Underwriting of Legal Indemnities Business, in accordance with the relevant strategies, guidelines, authorities and pricing guidance, as well as contributing to the achievement of the Legal Indemnity lines of business strategic and operational objectives.
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?
As the London Market Underwriter, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Support delivery and execution of plan.
- Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Working towards increased levels of of authority to support team goals.
- Working closely with the Senior Underwriters to build knowledge base.
- Promptly handle and positively resolve enquiries from brokers, customers and colleagues.
- Ensure that accurate records are maintained and the prompt production of quality documentation, in accordance with guidelines.
What are we looking for?
- Previous Legal Indemnities experience.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan workloads to meet objectives.
- Strong interpersonal skills regarding internal and external interaction.
- Knowledge of a range of Title Insurance products including Defective Title and Rights to Light.
- Have a proactive approach.
- Make suggestions to improve procedures.
- Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
- Take action to manage own personal development.
- Effective numerical, verbal and written communication skills.
As an inclusive employer we 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.
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. #LI-Hybrid
