Lloyds Construction Underwriting Manager

Aviva; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Lloyds Construction Underwriting Manager passionate about the construction insurance market. This role involves managing broker relationships, mentoring junior staff, and developing growth strategies within Aviva's expanding construction division. Ideal candidates should have substantial underwriting experience in both UK and international construction risks, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Bonus opportunity up to 12%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free shares through Matching Share Plan

Parental and carer's leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

3 paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Proven track record in underwriting both international and UK risks.
• Strong experience in technical underwriting and pricing of construction risks.
• Confident and articulate in engagements with brokers.

Responsibilities

• Manage broker relationships, negotiations, and market engagements.
• Mentor junior underwriters and drive disciplined growth strategies.
• Collaborate with various teams within the insurance organization.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Team Player

Job description

Are you someone who is passionate about the construction insurance market, has a broad and varied background, and are happy to share your knowledge and mentor Junior Underwriters?

Then look no further we have just the role for you!

Aviva are looking to bring on board a Lloyds Construction Underwriting Manager to join their team!

A bit about the job:

Aviva Construction is embarking on a long-term strategy to expand its construction business, capitalising on both favourable near-term market trends and conditions and long-term opportunities. The successful candidate will need a proven track record in underwriting both international and UK risks within the Lloyds marketplace. The candidate will possess strong experience and credentials in technical underwriting and pricing of construction risks, as well as a strong reputation in a market-facing role: for effective management, communication, and negotiation with brokers and clients. They will also support the development of strategy with the Head of Construction for expanding the Lloyds proposition.

The candidate will also have experience and be comfortable navigating a large insurance organization, including effective interaction with Risk Engineers, Claims Specialists, Client and Broker Relationship Managers, Operations and Administration, and Finance.

As an Underwriting Manager, you will be involved in market engagement, including interaction with producers, clients, and Aviva’s peers in the marketplace. This includes both the London Market and international markets. You will have a role in driving a disciplined growth strategy, including portfolio steering and development of business acquisition channels. You will also exercise key responsibilities for the training and development of junior underwriting staff, and to deliver thought leadership in the marketplace.

Aviva operates a “smart working” policy meaning that we spend approximately half of our time working in an office, and this role is based in London .

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Experience of writing a profitable Lloyd’s Construction book – ideally both open market & cover holders on a worldwide basis established broker network

Confident and articulate – needs to be comfortable engaging with brokers and undertaking negotiations, proactively representing Aviva to the market

Analytical/strategic – be able to review submissions and understand Aviva’s appetite whilst considering market conditions

Team player but self-motivated and willing to train/mentor junior members of the team as well as having competent IT skills

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

Competitive Salary, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications

Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.

Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

Make your money go further - 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 share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here

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About the company

We’re here to protect our 33 million customers from life’s unexpected twists and turns – freeing them from fear of uncertainty.We are one of only a few insurance companies in the world that can provide customers with life, general and health insurance, and asset management in one place – a composite insurer.And we have a unique competitive advantage. Whether we’re protecting them from everyday risks or helping them to save for the future, we put customers at the heart of all we do – creating a bright and sustainable future for our customers, employees and our communities.

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