Cyber Underwriter

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cyber Underwriter, where you'll play a crucial role in the Regional Cyber underwriting team. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in the Cyber Insurance market while fostering relationships with brokers and clients. You'll be responsible for underwriting new and renewal business, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies. With a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and various perks including flexible working arrangements, this role promises both professional growth and a supportive work environment. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about driving business success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity of 10%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday

Up to 40% discount on products

Free Aviva shares

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Insurance market and underwriting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting renewal and new business in line with strategies.
• Engaging with brokers to deliver market-leading service.

Skills

Cyber Insurance knowledge

Underwriting experience

CompTIA Network+ qualification

Time management skills

Relationship building

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 is a great job for a motivated individual who is keen to progress their career within a market-leading insurer!

A bit about the job:

You will join the Regional Financial Lines & Cyber team working under a Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) underwriting license. The successful individual 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. You should be confident when communicating with internal and external collaborators to achieve business objectives. Strong communication skills and good time management are essential for this role.

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 a plus. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in business and macro-economic environments.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, agents, and clients to drive business 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, and share in the company's success via our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carers' leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Opportunity to make a difference through Aviva Communities and three paid volunteering days annually.
• Focus on wellbeing with various support tools and programs.

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Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive and 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.

Our flexible working locations, hours, and patterns are designed to suit our customers, business, and employees. Most staff work around 50% of their time in the office, combining flexibility with team collaboration.

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