Corporate Property Underwriting Manager

Aviva; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Corporate Property Underwriting Manager in London to lead a team of underwriters. This role focuses on driving profitable growth, ensuring compliance, and managing complex commercial property risks. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in London Property Insurance and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• High level of experience in London Property Insurance including underwriting.
• Understanding of regulatory aspects of writing commercial insurance.
• Good knowledge of market dynamics including reinsurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of underwriters for profitable growth.
• Oversee team performance and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage complex technical referrals and broker relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Pricing

Coverage understanding

Market knowledge

Education

ACII qualification or progression

Job description

Corporate Property Underwriting Manager

Competitive Salary

London

Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) is a significant growth area for Aviva, and it continues to build its relationship in the UK/Multinational arena. We are seeking a person who can bring skills and knowledge to make possible further growth and development of our team members and portfolio.

People and teamwork are central to our success - we see our employees as customers and advocates and therefore strive to create an environment that ensures all our people can contribute, feel appreciated and develop competitive skills for the future.

A bit about the job:

This role exists to lead and manage a team of underwriters, driving profitable growth and delivering excellent service while ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards. You'll be joining Aviva's Corporate Property team, which handles complex and high-value commercial property risks. The team is responsible for underwriting new and renewal business, managing broker and customer relationships, and ensuring a smooth end-to-end policy journey. As the Corporate Property Manager, you'll oversee team performance, support development, manage budgets and plans, and handle complex technical referrals to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

1. A high level of experience in the London Property Insurance, including underwriting, risk assessment, pricing, coverage and setting of terms
2. Good customer service and complaint handling skills including communication and negotiation skills
3. Understanding of Aviva's 'Global Corporate & Speciality' products offered and an understanding of the regulatory aspects of writing commercial insurance
4. Good knowledge of the market, its issues and dynamics, including reinsurance
5. ACII qualification or progression towards preferable

What 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 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 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 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

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Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

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.

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Application process:

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you.

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Jessica Mason a call on 07387 545 666 or send an email to [e-mail].