Cyber Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cyber Underwriter to enhance their Regional Cyber underwriting team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships and negotiating with brokers and clients. You'll be responsible for underwriting new and renewal business, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while providing exceptional service. With a focus on professional growth, this company offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about the Cyber Insurance market and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Opportunity

Generous Pension Scheme

29 Days Holiday

Retailer Discounts

Free Aviva Shares

Flexible Benefits

Paid Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with brokers and clients.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on underwriting and business objectives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cyber Insurance Market Knowledge

Underwriting Experience

CompTIA Network+ Qualification

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Education

CompTIA Network+ or Equivalent

Diploma in CII

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cyber Underwriter to join our Regional Cyber underwriting team. This role is ideal for someone with strong 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 be part of 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 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, including its products and features.
• Underwriting experience in Tech, Commercial Crime, or Professional Indemnity is advantageous.
• CompTIA Network+ qualification 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.

What you’ll get for this role:

We invest in our colleagues and offer numerous benefits, including:

• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity of up to 10% of annual salary, based on performance.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% employer 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 carers’ leave.
• Flexible benefits, such as cycle-to-work schemes and sustainability options.
• Paid volunteering days to contribute to communities.
• Focus on wellbeing with various support tools.

Learn more by using our salary calculator to see your potential total Aviva Reward.

Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive and encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing, and adapt locations, hours, and patterns to suit our employees and customers. Most of our staff work around 50% in the office, balancing flexibility with collaboration.