Commercial Trading Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Commercial Trading Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing broker relationships and handling complex insurance schemes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiencies and supporting growth within the organization. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers an excellent opportunity for career development in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about underwriting and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on products

Free Aviva shares annually

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in underwriting commercial risks.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical referral support for brokers.
• Monitor performance of Delegated Authority Schemes.

Skills

Commercial Motor Underwriting

Commercial Property Underwriting

Relationship Management

Risk Analysis

Communication Skills

Job description

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Aviva

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Commercial Trading Underwriter - Salary between £40,000 and £60,000

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Trading Underwriter to join our UK-wide Delegated Authority/Schemes team.

As an Underwriter in this team, you will be responsible for servicing brokers with delegated authority for specific commercial insurance schemes. This role involves managing business relationships and being the main contact for referrals outside the broker’s delegated authority.

Working closely with brokers and customers to understand their needs, using data and insights to improve performance and profitability. Collaborating with brokers to enhance efficiencies and support growth.

This role suits an experienced Underwriter from a broker or insurer background who is passionate about developing their career and nurturing relationships for mutual benefit.

A bit about the job:

• Providing technical referral support for brokers and lower license holders, aligned with our Underwriting Strategy and customer/broker value
• Monitoring overall Delegated Authority Schemes performance and contributing to Aviva’s strategy
• Understanding regulatory requirements related to Delegation of Underwriting authority
• Ensuring implementation of changes to Delegated Authority Schemes, including documentation, UW Guide, pricing, and wordings
• Identifying profitable development areas within individual Schemes

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in Commercial Motor and/or Commercial Property & Liability underwriting
• Strong relationship management skills
• Ability to handle complex risks and technical referrals, supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Skills to analyse risks, communicate, and present effectively to brokers and customers
• Confidence to challenge Broker partners to achieve win-win outcomes

What you’ll get for this role:

• Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues. We invest in you and offer numerous benefits.
• Starting salary between £40,000 and £60,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications
• Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, based on performance
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and Share in the Success scheme
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits including sustainability options like cycle to work
• Opportunity to participate in Aviva Communities and use 3 paid volunteering days
• Support for your wellbeing with various tools and resources

Learn more about your potential total Aviva Reward by using our salary calculator.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing.

We adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to meet our customers', business, and your needs. Most employees work around 50% of their time in the office, balancing flexibility with collaboration.