Technical Motor Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to join their Commercial Solutions Team. This role involves developing underwriting strategies, leading commercial motor underwriting capabilities, and ensuring performance insight in the Mid-Market segment. The ideal candidate will have high underwriting authority and a strong commercial acumen, with opportunities for further development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experienced Technical Motor Underwriter with high levels of underwriting authority.
• Eager to develop knowledge across Property and Liability Classes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Underwriting Strategy and best practices.
• Lead development of open market propositions for commercial Mid-Market.
• Ensure insight into performance of the Mid Market Commercial Motor Segment.

Skills

Commercial Motor Underwriting

Leadership

Risk Management

Commercial Business Acumen

Job description

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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 looking to further develop their knowledge and segment specialisms, maximising opportunities through market-leading propositions and solutions for individual cases and blocks of business, working closely with the Trading and Broker Performance Team.

About the role:

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

Skills and experience required:

• Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high levels of underwriting authority, eager to develop and expand underwriting knowledge and authority across Property and Liability Classes to complement Commercial Motor Underwriting expertise.
• Understanding of performance issues at the Commercial Segment level for Mid-Market, Scheme & Small Commercial Business to direct action and identify opportunities or threats to underwriting performance.
• Strong commercial business acumen to build and deliver business cases.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within a large, sophisticated organization.
• Good knowledge of risk management and its application within the Commercial Motor Segment in Mid-Market.

What you'll get:

• Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary, based on performance.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14%.
• 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 per year 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.
• Paid volunteering days and wellbeing support.

Inclusivity:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage everyone, including women and those considering job sharing, to apply. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit our employees and customers.