Portfolio Support Underwriter (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)

You will be part of a team that is key to supporting our Retail business by delivering data and insights to enable us to reach our growth targets in the provision of risk and insurance solutions for our customers. We put the customer at the heart of everything that we do, and we need enthusiastic, like-minded people to join us on our journey. 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 I be doing?" This role will cover a wide range of tasks and projects, ensuring that you will have varied day to day challenges. You'll be reporting directly into the Regional Underwriting Leader and working closely with the local Portfolio Underwriting Team and the National Insights team, as well as Management, Sales and Market Underwriting teams. Examples of some key deliverables are below:

• Delivering insight into Line of Business sensitivities and hotspots.
• Working with Underwriting Leadership to develop Line of Business strategies & plans.
• Using data to delve into underlying trends.
• Reviewing Data quality and ensuring processes are delivering the right insight.
• Working with the Regional Underwriting Leader and Portfolio team to discuss local and national actions and strategy changes.
• Exposure analysis - business mix, checks and reviews.
• Reviewing broker account performance relating to all metrics
  
  Are you someone who loves data and using it to help solve problems or to identify useful trends?
In this role you will utilise your analytical skills to constantly drive and support improvements to our regional portfolios, by providing data led insights to our underwriting, sales and management teams. This will involve the analysis of multiple data sources using different analytical techniques. The successful candidate will have a positive, enthusiastic, can do attitude and an inquisitive nature.,
• An inquisitive and proactive mindset is an absolute key skill needed for the role.
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders.
• A degree of independence and resilience as well the ability to work within a Team environment, building networks and a stakeholder community.
• An insurance background and an awareness of the retail marketplace would be preferred but is not essential as training and support will be provided.
• The ability to use multiple systems to obtain and analyse portfolio performance data.
• You should be happy to challenge processes and decisions.
• You'll naturally adapt your style to different workloads and pressures and be able to think on your feet.
• Strong on execution and be able to support others to ensure success.
  
  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 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.

The financials
• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.
Time away
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Your health is important to us
• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
We're making a difference
• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the 'UN Business Ambition for 1.5 C' pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.