Head of Underwriting- Zurich Municipal

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

Location: We're flexible on where you are based, however, there will be regular travel to Farnborough

Closing date for applications: 15th October 2025

Ready for a new challenge? Do you want to make a real difference in a key underwriting leadership role? This role reports directly to the Managing Director of Zurich Municipal & Engineering and forms part of the UK Underwriting Leadership Team.

We're looking for a leader who can turn technical knowledge into business strategy. Someone who can make decisions that deliver great results for our customers and our business.

Zurich Municipal is a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions for the public and voluntary sectors. Since 1993 we've insured charities, voluntary organisations, housing associations, and the education and public sectors, helping our customers better understand and reduce the risks they face.

• Take the lead in managing our portfolio's performance. Actively steer and manage it to get the best results through market ups and downs, delivering great outcomes for our customers.
• Develop and oversee the underwriting strategy for Zurich Municipal. Make sure it drives success in the areas we've chosen to focus on.
• Use your technical expertise, data analysis, and insights to make smart decisions for both individual cases and the overall portfolio.
• Spot opportunities and risks early. Use data and insights to make informed, effective decisions.
• Keep improving how we underwrite. Make processes, tools, and ways of working better for both underwriters and customers.
• Stay flexible to meet customer needs, while keeping in line with market trends and our business goals.
• Work closely with key teams across the business. Ensure our approach matches Zurich's UK and Group underwriting appetites.
• Lead a diverse team of experts. Build an inclusive and effective culture where everyone can thrive.
• Be a role model and a key part of the Zurich Municipal & Engineering Leadership Team.

We're looking for a leader with underwriting expertise to guide a changing portfolio. The public and voluntary sectors are transforming. That's why we need someone who can think differently and shape an effective strategy.

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.

• 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.

Who we are:

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.