Cyber Underwriter

Aviva; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cyber Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to engage with key stakeholders and clients, ensuring top-tier service while negotiating and underwriting new and renewal business. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging their knowledge of the Cyber Insurance market to drive growth and deliver innovative solutions. With a focus on employee wellbeing and inclusivity, this company provides a supportive workplace where your contributions truly matter. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in the insurance landscape.

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

Wellbeing support tools

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Underwriting renewal and new business in line with strategies.
• Engaging with brokers and clients to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Cyber Insurance Knowledge

Underwriting Experience

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Comptia Network+ or equivalent

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 during 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, operating 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 achieve 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.
• Qualifications such as Comptia Network+ or equivalent; Dip CII is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in business and macroeconomic environment; ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, brokers, agents, and clients to drive growth.

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive salary (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, performance-dependent.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva.
• 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 company success via 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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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 sharing, and adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our employees and customers.

Most employees spend about 50% of their time in the office, combining flexibility with collaboration.

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We interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please notify us via email after applying if you have a disclosed disability.

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