Job Description
Mid-Market Underwriter Competitive SalaryWe have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and career driven trading underwriter to join one of our London based commercial underwriting teams. This is a great job for someone that is a multiclass underwriter (Property & Liability and/or Motor Trade) who can operate within agreed guidelines and authority levels to profitably and grow a book of commercial Mid–Market business.This role requires a proactive and strategic approach to building and a portfolio of brokers and customers. You will play a vital role in expanding our market presence and driving the success of New or Existing business teams.Aviva has introduced “smart-working”, and the person in this role can be based anywhere in the UK, as long as they are comfortable regularly travelling to our London offices.A bit about the job:The job requires you to work collaboratively internally and externally within one of our London underwriting team to support both the Senior Underwriter and Team Manager in delivering financial growth plans. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our brokers and customers to gain a deeper understanding of their needs. By leveraging data insights, you will need to ensure that we deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each customer. In turn you will need great organisation and time management skills including the ability to manage own diary successfully in a fast-paced environment.Skills and experience we’re looking for:Previous Property, Liability or Motor Trade underwriting experienceStrong ability to analyse risks and communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customersExcellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a large complex organisationConfident trading abilities with a broad panel of brokers and good knowledge of the FCA and other relevant regulation and legislationStrong commercial business acumen to create and deliver business casesWhat you’ll get for this role:Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.Competitive salary between (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 daysMake your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discountsUp to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn schemeBrilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leaveFlexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to workMake a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help othersWe take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and toolsTake a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.Aviva is for everyone:We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.