Operational Underwriting Assistant

Aviva; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking an Operational Underwriting Assistant to join their Corporate Property team in Leeds or Manchester. This role is perfect for those early in their insurance career, focusing on supporting underwriters and enhancing client relationships. The position offers a starting salary of £25,100, with opportunities for bonuses and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity - 6% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme - up to 14% contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual with a background in insurance or related fields.
• Proficient in IT systems and effective in time/resource management.
• Awareness of property insurance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters with renewals and new business.
• Deliver excellent service to brokers and clients.
• Contribute to team strategy and business growth.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Time management

Property insurance awareness

Relationship building

Job description

Operational Underwriting Assistant

Starting Salary £25,100

Leeds or Manchester

This role would suit someone who is early in their insurance career or looking to transition into underwriting from a related field. It’s ideal for individuals who have previously worked in roles such as claims advisor, broker support, or insurance administration and are ready to take a step into underwriting. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy working with data, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be a great fit. You might also be newly qualified in insurance or looking to build on your existing knowledge of property insurance.

A bit about the job:

You’ll join our Corporate Property team within Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS). This role exists to support underwriters with renewals and new business. You’ll help deliver excellent service to brokers and clients. You’ll also contribute to our team strategy and business growth. We value collaboration, and you’ll be a key team player.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficient in IT systems

• Effective time and resource management

• Awareness of property insurance

• Ability to build positive relationships with brokers and clients

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.

• Starting salary £25,100 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity - 6% 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.

• 25 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.

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