Regional Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager in Southampton. This pivotal role involves leading underwriting for a complex property portfolio, developing strategic relationships, and mentoring teams to ensure high-quality business practices. The company offers a competitive salary, substantial bonuses, and a generous pension scheme, along with a flexible working environment that promotes inclusivity. If you are passionate about underwriting and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on products

Free Aviva shares

Parental leave

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in underwriting and account management.
• Expertise in technical property underwriting and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver the Region's Commercial Property business plan.
• Mentor and train teams to win and retain business.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Property Underwriting

Portfolio Management

Relationship Management

Complex Underwriting Arrangements

Insurance Industry Knowledge

Job description

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Regional Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager, Southampton

Client:

Aviva

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

69f23ae71740

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Locations: London, Chelmsford, Norwich or Southampton

Are you someone with excellent leadership skills and a consistent track record in successfully leading all aspects of underwriting for a complex Property portfolio?

We are currently recruiting for a Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager for our Commercial Insurance business in the London and South East Region!

About the role:

As a Regional Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager, you will be responsible for creating and delivering the Region’s Commercial Property business plan. You will be a subject matter expert expected to find solutions to complex problems and create non-standard insurance solutions.

You will support teams in winning and retaining business through mentoring, training, and technical referral sign-offs, utilizing your high technical underwriting license. You will oversee the quality of the business written and ensure the technical capability develops to keep pace with growth and market opportunities.

Skills and experience required:

• Leadership, coaching, mentoring staff, and managing underwriting accounts.
• Technical Property Underwriting expertise and portfolio management.
• Developing strategic contacts and relationships across the market.
• Managing complex non-standard underwriting arrangements.
• Understanding of the insurance industry and external regulators.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary, performance-dependent.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14%.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Discounts on Aviva products and other retailers.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our 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.
• Paid volunteering days and wellbeing support.

Inclusivity:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We consider flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing. Our work locations, hours, and patterns are flexible to suit our customers, business, and you.