Technical Motor Underwriter

Aviva; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to join their UK Commercial Solutions Team. The role involves developing underwriting strategies and leading commercial motor capabilities. The ideal candidate will have high underwriting authority and a strong understanding of market performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares annually

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high underwriting authority.
• Understanding of performance issues at the Commercial Segment level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Underwriting Strategy and best practices.
• Lead development of open market propositions for commercial Mid-Market.
• Develop strong Commercial Motor Underwriting capability across trading teams.

Skills

Commercial Motor Underwriting

Risk Management

Leadership

Commercial Business Acumen

Job description

Technical Motor Underwriter - Salary is Competitive

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to be part of the UK Commercial Solutions Team, operating at UK level supporting our trading teams to develop and implement solutions for our most complex cases and risk profiles.

This role is ideal for someone with high levels of underwriting authority seeking to further develop their knowledge and segment specialisms, maximising opportunities through market-leading propositions & solutions for individual cases and blocks of business, working closely with the Trading and Broker Performance Team.

About the job:

1. Assist with the Underwriting Strategy, philosophy/principles, best practices & processes.
2. Lead the continual development of open market propositions for commercial Mid-Market.
3. Develop & lead strong Commercial Motor Underwriting capability across trading teams.
4. Ensure knowledge & insight into Mid Market Commercial Motor Segment performance, supporting SME Planning & performance, and linking to the CUO Team.
5. Develop leading knowledge, capability, and expertise across the Commercial Motor Sector.

Skills and experience required:

1. Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high underwriting authority, eager to develop and expand knowledge and authority across Property and Liability Classes, complementing Commercial Motor Underwriting expertise.
2. Understanding of performance issues at the Commercial Segment level for Mid-Market, Scheme & Small Commercial Business to inform actions and identify opportunities/threats.
3. Strong commercial business acumen to build and deliver business cases.
4. Proven leadership and mentoring ability within a large, sophisticated organization.
5. Good knowledge of risk management and its application within the Commercial Motor Segment for Mid-Market.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary, performance-dependent.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14% based on your contributions.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays; option 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 our Aviva Communities and 3 paid volunteering days.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and tools.

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Inclusivity at Aviva:

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We offer flexible locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our staff are smart working, spending around 50% of their time in offices, combining flexibility with team collaboration.

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