Zurich Insurance

Underwriting Apprenticeship 2026 – Retail

Zurich Insurance

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chipping Norton • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £24,479 per year

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Understanding the risks a customer can face and how our products and services can support them
  • Assessing what could go wrong for a customer and how we make sure we charge them the right amount to ensure we have enough funds available to support them when they need us
  • Reviewing what kinds of situations need to be covered and making sure our policy is worded to provide the right protection
  • Building relationships and developing your negotiation skills to stronger work with our customers and partners.
  • Working with experienced underwriters who will support you and help you navigate a dynamic and rapidly changing insurance market.
  • Analysing and underwriting new and renewal business, interacting with Brokers to support their customers and working as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Full right to work and reside in the UK – Due to apprenticeship funding regulations, we cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
  • You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 consecutive years.
  • A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 including Maths and English
  • A professional attitude with a positive ‘can do’ approach to your work
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build strong working relationships
  • A customer service mindset
  • A solution focused approach
Benefits
  • £24,479 starting salary
  • 28 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
  • Flexible bank holidays for religious/cultural events
  • Private medical cover
  • 12% company pension contribution
  • Annual company bonus
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted gadget insurance
  • Discounted technology offers
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
GCSEsequivalent qualifications