Senior Commercial Underwriter

Aviva; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter to join their Delegated Authority/Schemes team. The role involves managing broker relationships, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with underwriting strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial underwriting and strong relationship management skills, with a salary range of £40,000 to £60,000 and additional benefits.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Commercial Motor and/or Commercial Property & Liability underwriting.
• Ability to handle complex risks and technical referrals.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage business relationships with brokers for delegated authority schemes.
• Provide technical referral support and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify areas for profitable development within delegated authority schemes.

Skills

Relationship Management

Risk Analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Commercial Underwriter -Salary between £40,000 and £60,000

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Commercial Underwriter to join our UK wide Delegated Authority/Schemes team.

As a Underwriter in this team you will be responsible for servicing brokers whom have delegated authority for specific commercial insurance schemes. This role involves managing the business relationship and being the main point of contact for referrals out with the broker’s delegated authority.

Working closely with brokers and customers to truly understand their wants and needs, using data and insight to leverage performance and profitability. Working with the broker to enhance efficiencies and bolster growth.

This role would suit an experienced Underwriter either from a broker or insurer background that is passionate about developing their career and enjoys nurturing relationships for mutual benefit.

A bit about the job:

• Technical referral supportfor Brokers and lower licence holders reflecting our Underwriting Strategy and the customer/broker value

• Be knowledgeable of overall Delegated Authority Schemes performance and contribute to overall Aviva strategy

• Have a knowledge of regulatory requirements linked to Delegation of Underwriting authority

• Ensure embedment of material change to Delegated Authority Scheme including documentation, UW Guide, pricing, wordings etc.

• Accountable for identifying areas of profitable development within individual Delegated Authority Schemes

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience within Commercial Motor and/or Commercial Property & Liability underwriting

• Strong relationship management skills

• Ability to handle complex risks and technical referrals, supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team

• Well developed skills to analyse risks, communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers

• Ability to lead and challenge Broker partners with confidence in order to yield a win win outcome

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 between £40,000 and £60,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity - 10% 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.

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