Cyber Underwriter

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Cyber Underwriter to join their Regional Cyber underwriting team. This exciting role offers the chance to work under a Global Corporate and Specialty underwriting license, focusing on underwriting renewal and new business. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and time management skills, along with a solid understanding of the Cyber Insurance market. With a supportive work environment and a commitment to inclusivity, this position promises a rewarding career path for those eager to make a significant impact in the insurance sector.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares annually

Flexible benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Cyber Insurance market and products.
• Experience in Tech, Commercial Crime, or Professional Indemnity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting renewal and new business aligned with GCS & Mid-Market strategies.
• Engaging with brokers to deliver market-leading service.

Skills

Cyber Insurance knowledge

Underwriting experience

CompTIA Network+ qualification

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Interest in business environments

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

About the role:

You will join the 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 aligned with GCS & Mid-Market strategies, and collaborating effectively internally and externally to meet business objectives. Strong communication and time management skills are essential.

Required skills and experience:

• Established knowledge of the Cyber Insurance market, 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 macro-economic environments.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, agents, and clients to foster business growth.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (depending 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 Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carers’ leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Opportunity to contribute to Aviva Communities and use three paid volunteering days.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and tools.

Learn more and calculate your potential total Aviva Reward by exploring our benefits calculator.

Our commitment to inclusivity:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing.

We adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and employees. Most of our staff work around 50% of the time in our offices, blending flexibility with collaboration.

Find out more about working at Aviva here.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. Please notify us via email if you have a disclosed disability, and we will ensure an interview opportunity.

To apply, submit your application online. For alternative application methods, contact Tawana Chin at 07789 624461 or via email at [e-mail].