Commercial Underwriter

Aviva; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares

Supportive policies

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Trading Underwriter for either Birmingham or Bristol. This role involves servicing brokers, underwriting new business, and traveling for broker visits. Ideal candidates have some insurance experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, generous pension contributions, and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous property & liability underwriting experience is preferred, but not essential; some experience of working in Insurance is essential.
• The ability to analyse risks and communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers.
• Work collaboratively within a large, complex organisation.
• Good knowledge of the FCA and other relevant regulation and legislation.
• Strong commercial business acumen to create and deliver business cases.

Responsibilities

• To be a multiclass underwriter who operates within agreed guidelines and authority levels.
• Great communicator who regularly has meaningful face-to-face meetings with brokers and/or customers.
• Deal end to end with brokers/customers book of business.
• Embrace and understand Aviva's SME strategy.
• Be curious to grow understanding of the commercial business.

Skills

Property underwriting

Liability underwriting

Insurance industry experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Birmingham or Bristol, United Kingdom

We are currently looking for multiple Trading Underwriters to join Aviva. This role is for someone who comes from a broking or underwriting background and is passionate about developing in their career. You will be aligned to a portfolio of brokers/customers to proactively develop and profitably grow their commercial book of business. You will service brokers, underwrite new business, renewals and MTAs, and travel to broker visits across the Midlands or the South West.

This role does require you to go out on broker visits across the Midlands or the South West, so there is a need to be flexible with travel.

Responsibilities

• To be a multiclass underwriter who operates within agreed guidelines and authority levels to profitably grow the book of business


• Great communicator who regularly has meaningful face-to-face meetings with brokers and/or customers to build their confidence in us and to make Aviva their insurer of choice


• Deal end to end with brokers/customers book of business


• Embrace and understand Aviva\'s SME strategy


• Be curious to grow understanding of the commercial business

Skills and experience

• Previous property & liability underwriting experience is preferred, but not essential — full training can be provided, but some experience of working in Insurance is essential


• The ability to analyse risks and communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers


• Work collaboratively within a large, complex organisation


• Good knowledge of the FCA and other relevant regulation and legislation


• Strong commercial business acumen to create and deliver business cases

What you\'ll get for this role

• Salary is competitive depending on 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, with option to buy or sell up to 5 days


• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts


• Up 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 scheme


• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave


• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work


• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others


• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Equality and inclusion

Aviva is for everyone: We\'re inclusive and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.

How to apply

We would love you to submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please contact Dylan Wood at 07385 426164 or [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance