Cyber Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurer seeks an experienced Cyber Underwriter for their Midlands & South Regional team. This role involves underwriting and engaging with brokers to deliver exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the Cyber Insurance market.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares annually

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Insurance market and products.
• Underwriting experience in Tech, Commercial Crime, or Professional Indemnity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cyber Insurance knowledge

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

CompTIA Network+

Dip CII

Job description

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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 Midlands & South 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 in communicating with internal and external collaborators to achieve business objectives. Strong communication skills and effective time management are essential.

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 advantageous. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• An interest in business and the macro-economic environment.
• 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:

We are committed to investing in our colleagues. Here’s what we offer:

• 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 contributions.
• 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 Success scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Opportunity to make a difference through our Aviva Communities and three paid volunteering days.
• Support for wellbeing with various tools and resources.

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Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job share options. We adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and colleagues. Most of our staff work around 50% in our offices, balancing flexibility with collaboration.