Cyber Underwriter

Aviva; Bristol; 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 role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with key broker partners and large clients while delivering market-leading service. You will be responsible for underwriting new and renewal business, collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve business goals. The position promises a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a chance to make a significant impact within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about the Cyber Insurance market, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares annually

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support tools

Qualifications

• Established knowledge of Cyber Insurance and its products.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting renewal and new business in line with strategies.
• Collaborating with brokers and clients to meet business objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of Cyber Insurance market

Underwriting experience in Tech

Underwriting experience in Commercial Crime

Underwriting experience in Professional Indemnity

CompTIA Network+ qualification

Dip CII qualification

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Interest in business and macro-economics

Relationship building

Education

CompTIA Network+ qualification

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 with large clients face-to-face in pre-renewal meetings, and develop our offerings across the UK Regional network.

About the job:

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

Skills and experience required:

• Established knowledge of the Cyber Insurance market, its products, and features.
• Underwriting experience in Tech, Commercial Crime, or Professional Indemnity is advantageous.
• CompTIA Network+ qualification or equivalent; Dip CII is advantageous.
• Strong organizational 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary, performance-dependent.
• 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 and Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options such as 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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Our inclusive approach:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job share options. Most of our staff work around 50% of their time in the office, combining flexibility with collaboration.

Find out more about working at Aviva here.

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