Senior Life Underwriter: Complex Risk & Mentoring

Aviva Group

Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Bonus opportunity (8% of salary)
Generous pension scheme
29 days holiday plus bank holidays
Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit
Discount on Aviva products
Free Aviva shares opportunity
Supportive policies including parental leave
Flexible benefits
Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Aviva plc is looking for a Senior Life Underwriter located in Bristol or nearby. This role focuses on complex Protection cases requiring sound judgement while allowing the opportunity for personal development and coaching of junior staff.

You'll assess various insurance cases, use modern underwriting technology, and contribute to improving overall quality in insurance applications. Aviva offers a competitive salary, a bonus opportunity, generous holidays, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

  • Deep UK Life Insurance underwriting experience with strong technical expertise across Protection products.
  • Curious mindset and appetite to embrace new ways of working.
  • Proven ability to make confident, high-quality decisions on challenging cases.

Responsibilities

  • Assess complex Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Income Protection cases.
  • Support less experienced underwriters through coaching and mentoring.
  • Contribute to technical capability by sharing knowledge with colleagues.

Skills

Life Insurance underwriting experience
Coaching and mentoring
Analytical capability
Strong communication skills

Job description

Aviva plc is looking for a Senior Life Underwriter located in Bristol or nearby. This role focuses on complex Protection cases requiring sound judgement while allowing the opportunity for personal development and coaching of junior staff.

You'll assess various insurance cases, use modern underwriting technology, and contribute to improving overall quality in insurance applications. Aviva offers a competitive salary, a bonus opportunity, generous holidays, and flexible working arrangements.

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