Working hours
This role is available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis.
Location
Manchester, Hybrid
Closing date for applications
4th June 2026
The opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Motor Fleet Underwriter to join our dynamic team, focusing on new business within Mid‑Market. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in underwriting motor fleet insurance policies, ensuring profitable growth and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients.
Flexibility
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
- Assess and underwrite motor fleet insurance risks in the mid‑market segment, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and company policies.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders to drive business growth and retention.
- Analyse market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for new business and product development.
- Provide technical underwriting expertise and guidance to junior underwriters and other team members.
- Collaborate with the sales and distribution teams to achieve business targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of underwriting documentation and policy issuance.
- Monitor and manage the performance of the motor fleet insurance portfolio, implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain profitability.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of underwriting strategies and initiatives.
Qualifications and experience
- Extensive experience in motor fleet underwriting, preferably within the new business mid‑market segment.
- Strong knowledge of the UK insurance market and regulatory environment.
- Proven track record of achieving profitable growth and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Excellent analytical and decision‑making skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and develop appropriate solutions.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results‑oriented approach.
- Professional qualifications such as ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) or equivalent are highly desirable.
Benefits
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.
- 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
- Annual company bonus.
- Income protection.
- Life cover – four times your salary.
- 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
- Option to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance.
- 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.
- Private medical insurance.
- Virtual GP appointments.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Free flu jab.
- Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
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