Operational Underwriting Assistant

Aviva; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking an Operational Underwriting Assistant to join their Corporate Property team in Manchester. This role is ideal for individuals early in their insurance career or transitioning from related fields. Responsibilities include supporting underwriters, providing excellent service to brokers, and contributing to team growth. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn more about property insurance.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually

Flexible benefits including cycle-to-work schemes

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and data-savvy.
• Collaborative team player.
• Eager to deepen knowledge of property insurance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in IT systems

Time management

Awareness of property insurance

Relationship building

Education

Newly qualified in insurance or related field

Job description

Operational Underwriting Assistant

Starting Salary: £25,100

Locations: Leeds or Manchester

This role is suitable for individuals early in their insurance career or transitioning into underwriting from related fields such as claims advising, broker support, or insurance administration. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, data-savvy, collaborative, and either newly qualified in insurance or eager to deepen their knowledge of property insurance.

About the job:

You will join our Corporate Property team within Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS). Your responsibilities include supporting underwriters with renewals and new business, delivering excellent service to brokers and clients, and contributing to team strategy and growth. Collaboration is highly valued, and you will be a key team player.

Skills and experience required:

1. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
2. Proficiency in IT systems
3. Effective time and resource management
4. Awareness of property insurance
5. Ability to build positive relationships with brokers and clients

What you will get:

We are committed to investing in our colleagues. Benefits include:

1. Starting salary of £25,100 (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
2. Bonus opportunity of 6% of annual salary, performance-dependent
3. Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva
4. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
5. Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts
6. Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually via our Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
7. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
8. Flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work schemes
9. Paid volunteering days and opportunities to make a difference through Aviva Communities
10. Wellbeing support and tools

Learn more by using our salary calculator to see your potential total reward.

Inclusivity and application process:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, including flexible working arrangements such as part-time or job share. We conduct interviews for all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please notify us of any disclosed disability after applying.

Applications are preferred online. For alternative application methods, contact Jessica Mason at 07387 545 666 or [e-mail].