Senior Technical Underwriter

Aviva; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking two Senior Technical Underwriting Specialists to join their Chief Underwriting Office in Leeds. The role involves shaping underwriting standards and providing expertise across financial lines, aiming for great customer outcomes. Successful candidates will have a strong background in financial services and a passion for mentoring and inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares

Flexible benefits options including cycle to work

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience within Financial Lines in a senior Underwriting, Claims, or Legal role.
• Commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Lines underwriting across various platforms.
• Provide guidance on complex underwriting matters.
• Deliver training to underwriters and brokers.

Skills

Strong understanding of underwriting processes

Interest in ESG

Collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Technical Underwriting Specialist – Financial Lines

Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Norwich or Leeds

Competitive salary and bonus

A bit about the job:

We’re looking for two Senior Technical Underwriting Specialist s to join our Chief Underwriting Office. You’ll help shape the future of underwriting across a wide range of products and platforms , as well as provide expert insight, drive innovation, and ensure we stay ahead of emerging risks. You’ll also work closely with product heads and underwriters to set standards, improve propositions, and deliver great outcomes for our customers.

What you’ll do:

• Support Financial Lines underwriting across all platforms: Global, Corporate & Specialty, Lloyd’s, Regional, SME, and Digital.

• Provide expert guidance on complex underwriting matters across products like D&O, PI, FI, Crime, M&A, Legal Indemnities, Surety, and Cyber.

• Collaborate with the wider team to s et underwriting standards, define risk appetite, and issue technical guidance.

• Improve products and wordings in response to legal and market changes.

• Deliver training to underwriters, brokers, and partners.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape governance and improve processes.

• Stay ahead of emerging risks and global trends.

• Champion good customer outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience with in Financial Lines within a senior Underwriting, Claims, Broking, Reinsurance, Actuarial, or Legal role (within a Legal, Professional or Financial Services business)

• Strong understanding of underwriting processes and regulatory frameworks.

• Interest in ESG, emerging risks, and international developments.

• A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring.

• Commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Competitive salary depending on skills, experience, and location

• Competitive bonus opportunity

• 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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