Cyber Underwriter

Aviva; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Cyber Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role involves engaging with key brokers and clients, underwriting new and renewal business, and collaborating to achieve business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cyber Insurance, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building relationships. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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

Supportive parental leave policies

Wellbeing support tools

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Insurance and underwriting processes.
• Strong organizational and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite renewal and new business in line with strategies.
• Engage with brokers and clients for market-leading service.

Skills

Cyber Insurance Knowledge

Underwriting Experience

CompTIA Network+

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Education

CompTIA Network+ or equivalent

Diploma in 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 is ideal for someone with 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, 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 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
• 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 we offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, based on performance
• Generous pension scheme — 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 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 paid volunteering days
• Focus on wellbeing with various support tools

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Inclusivity at Aviva:

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 shares.

Our flexible working locations, hours, and patterns aim to suit our customers, business, and employees. Most staff spend around 50% of their time in our offices, balancing flexibility with collaboration.

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