Cyber Underwriter

Aviva; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cyber Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the chance to engage with key brokers and clients, providing top-tier service in the Cyber Insurance market. You will be responsible for underwriting both renewal and new business, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies while fostering strong relationships. The company promotes a flexible working environment, allowing you to balance collaboration with personal needs. If you are detail-oriented and enthusiastic about driving growth in a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% performance bonus

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support tools

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Insurance and underwriting processes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with brokers.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting renewal and new business in line with strategies.
• Collaborating with internal and external teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Cyber Insurance knowledge

Underwriting experience

CompTIA Network+ qualification

Organisational skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Dip CII

Job description

Cyber Underwriter

Competitive Salary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cyber Underwriter to join our Regional Cyber underwriting team. This role requires good communication and people skills, as you will negotiate with key broker partners, meet large clients face-to-face in pre-renewal meetings, and develop our offerings across the UK Regional network.

About the job:

You will be part of the Midlands & South Regional Financial Lines & Cyber team, operating under a Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) underwriting license. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and comfortable engaging with a wide range of brokers to provide market-leading service. Responsibilities include underwriting renewal and new business in line with GCS & Mid-Market strategies, and collaborating internally and externally to achieve business objectives.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Established knowledge of the Cyber Insurance market, its products, and features.
• Underwriting experience within Tech, Commercial Crime, or Professional Indemnity is advantageous.
• CompTIA Network+ qualification or equivalent; Dip CII is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Interest in business and macro-economic environment; ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, brokers, agents, and clients to drive growth.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Competitive salary (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% depending on your contribution.
• 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, plus participation in the Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Opportunity to make a difference through Aviva Communities and three paid volunteering days.
• Focus on wellbeing with various support tools.

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Aviva is for everyone:

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

We offer flexible locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and employees. Most staff spend around 50% of their time in the office, combining flexibility with collaboration.

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We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. Please notify us via email if you have a disclosed disability, and we will ensure an interview.

For application submissions or alternative methods, contact Tawana Chin at 07789 624461 or via email at [e-mail].