Regional Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager to lead the underwriting for a complex property portfolio. This role involves creating and executing the commercial property business plan while mentoring and supporting teams to win and retain business. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in property underwriting and the ability to manage complex arrangements. With a commitment to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements, this company offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares

Paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentoring experience in underwriting.
• Expertise in technical property underwriting and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of the Commercial Property business plan.
• Oversee quality assurance of business written and develop technical capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Property Underwriting

Portfolio Management

Strategic Relationship Development

Complex Underwriting Management

Insurance Industry Knowledge

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Regional Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager, Chelmsford

Client: Aviva

Location:

Job Category: Other

-

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

c7293eed22be

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

London, Chelmsford, Norwich or Southampton

Are you someone with excellent leadership skills and a consistent track record in successfully leading all aspects of underwriting for a complex Property portfolio?

We are currently recruiting for a Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager for our Commercial Insurance business in the London and South East Region!

A bit about the job:

As a Regional Property Portfolio Underwriting Manager, you will be responsible for creating and delivering the Region’s Commercial Property business plan. You will be a subject matter expert, expected to find solutions to complex problems and capable of creating non-standard insurance solutions.

You will support teams in winning and retaining business through mentoring, training, and technical referral sign-offs, utilizing your high technical underwriting license. You will oversee the quality of business written and ensure the technical capability is developed to keep pace with growth and market opportunities.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in leadership, coaching, mentoring staff, and managing underwriting accounts.
• Technical Property Underwriting expertise and portfolio management.
• Experience in developing strategic contacts and relationships across the market.
• Experience in managing complex non-standard underwriting arrangements.
• Excellent understanding of the insurance industry with broad knowledge of external regulators.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues. We invest in you and offer many benefits.
• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary, performance-dependent
• Generous pension scheme - up to 14% contribution from Aviva
• 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 via 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 community involvement
• Support for wellbeing with various tools and resources

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job share options.