Senior Power Underwriter

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

London

2nd February 2026

Are you ready to shape the future of renewable energy insurance? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Insurance division's established Alternative Energy team as a Senior Underwriter.

In this pivotal role, you will focus on underwriting within the rapidly growing alternative energy sector, with a strong emphasis on onshore and offshore wind energy, solar energy projects, and battery storage systems.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of 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 discuss flexibility during the interview.

• Negotiate, underwrite, and service allocated accounts in line with established authorities and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the line of business head to shape strategy and tactical plans for the growth of alternative energy segments.
• Proactively identify and lead renewal and new business opportunities.
• Ensure accounts align with the organization's appetite while balancing sound commercial judgment.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned target accounts.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with brokers and clients.
• Contribute to the development of underwriting manuals, programs, and guidelines for this evolving industry.
• Provide tailored advice and support to customers, creating added value for both the organization and clients.
• Apply rating tools and methodologies effectively, delivering accurate pricing and recommending improvements.
• Cross-sell other lines of business to enhance product penetration.
• Assist in training and developing colleagues across the Zurich network.

• Extensive underwriting or other relevant experience dealing with clients and projects in wind & solar energy and battery storage.
• Experience dealing with industry partners on international business.
• Broad alternative energy sector knowledge and business awareness - sound understanding of the market, the insurance covers and potential exposures within these industries.
• Knowledge of the London market environment and practices.
• Knowledge of 'best practice' risk management controls.
• Able to instigate and implement process change.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• ACII or other relevant professional & technical qualifications (preferred).

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.

Time away

• 28 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.

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.

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