Senior Trading Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Opportunity for an Experienced Property Underwriter or Broker at Aviva

We are seeking an experienced underwriter or broker specializing in property and property investment to join our Property Investors Underwriting team within Aviva’s Global Corporate Specialty (GCS) department. This role is ideal for someone with excellent relationship-building and mentoring skills, coupled with commercial property and real estate underwriting experience.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for underwriting profitable business within an aligned portfolio, working closely with brokers through face-to-face meetings and operating within established guidelines and authority levels. Your goal will be to grow your book through new business and renewals, making day-to-day underwriting decisions regarding risk acceptance and rating within detailed guidelines. Additionally, you will support and mentor junior colleagues to help them develop and achieve their goals.

Skills and Experience Needed:

• Extensive underwriting knowledge in commercial property insurance, including real estate experience
• Experience in face-to-face broker negotiations and building strong business relationships
• Proven ability to coach, train, and mentor others in technical subjects
• Experience conducting underwriting audits with attention to detail
• Ability to analyze complex information and communicate findings effectively

What We Offer:

At Aviva, we invest in our colleagues and aim to create a supportive environment. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Performance-based bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 14% employer contribution)
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell days
• Discounts on Aviva products and other retailers
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our 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 participation in Aviva Communities
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and tools

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Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing options, to suit our colleagues and business needs. Our flexible working policies include hybrid office and remote work, with most employees spending around 50% of their time in the office to balance flexibility and collaboration.