Underwriting Apprenticeship 2026 - (Retail) Zurich Private Clients (Chipping Norton)

Location: Chipping Norton

Qualification: Level 3 Insurance Practitioner

Start Date: September 2026

Closing date for applications: 8th March 2026

Responsibilities

• 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 ensuring we charge them the right amount to maintain sufficient funds for support when needed
• Reviewing situations that need coverage and ensuring policies are worded to provide the appropriate protection
• Building relationships and developing negotiation skills to work effectively with customers and partners
• Working with experienced underwriters who support you in navigating a dynamic and rapidly changing insurance market
• Analyzing 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
• Managing business relationships, determining and evaluating their insurance requirements, and identifying opportunities to enhance their insurance programmes
• Developing a comprehensive understanding of the insurance market and the various products and services
• Being proactive in developing relationships and networks required to achieve business objectives while meeting customers' needs
• Understanding the impact of change within the insurance market and how it affects your role and the broader organisation
• Working with and learning from an experienced team who will support you through your journey

What you can look forward to

• Communication and quick learning opportunities in a global, people centric organisation
• Strategic development of relationships and networks to support customers and brokers
• Ongoing support and mentorship from seasoned professionals
• Completion of an Insurance Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship and a Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance within an 18 month programme

Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
• Private medical cover
• 12% company pension contribution
• Annual company bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted gadget insurance
• Discounted technology offers

What you'll need

• 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 solution focused approach
• NB: Due to Apprenticeship funding rules, we can only accept applicants who haven't completed a qualification in the same field at the same or higher level to the course you are applying for.

Please note

• We are unable to progress your application if you do not meet the criteria listed above.
• Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply, as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years to apply.