Senior Underwriter

Aviva plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to lead their Midlands & South Financial Lines underwriting team. This role involves underwriting renewals and new business while collaborating closely with brokers and clients. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of various insurance products, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster relationships. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in a market-leading insurer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares annually

Supportive policies for parental leave

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support tools

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of various insurance types is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and feedback skills to develop junior staff.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the underwriting team for Financial Lines in the Midlands & South.
• Underwrite renewals and new business in line with company strategy.
• Support professional development of team members.

Skills

Directors and Officers Liability insurance

Commercial Crime

Pension Trustees Liability

Cyber insurance

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Job description

Are you someone with significant experience in the Midlands & South Financial Lines & Cyber market? If so, we have just the role for you!

This is a great job for someone with strong communication/people skills to lead our Midlands & South specialist Financial Lines underwriting team under our new structure. Development of our book of business in this region, face to face with our partner brokers and clients, is core to this role and so it will be located in this region.

A bit about the job:

You will join the Regional Financial Lines team in Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS). The successful individual will work closely with the Underwriting Team Leader to support a team of underwriters charged with the growth of our Directors and Officers Liability, Commercial Crime, Cyber, Professional Indemnity, and Pension Trustees Liability books of business. Within this role, you will be responsible for underwriting renewals and new business in line with GCS strategy and within delegated underwriting authority limits. You will be confident in conversing with collaborators both internally and externally to deliver business objectives.

You will liaise with key collaborators from our broker panel, lead technical conversations with clients, and support the professional development of your team members. Strong communication skills and time management will be important. This position suits a motivated and professional individual eager to progress their career within a market-leading insurer.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• In-depth knowledge of Directors and Officers Liability insurance, Commercial Crime & Pension Trustees Liability, or Cyber is preferred. Knowledge of professional indemnity is advantageous.
• Strong negotiation and feedback skills to develop junior staff.
• Proficiency in structuring and placing complex international insurance programs and bespoke wordings for niche and larger risks.
• Interest in business and macro-economic environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with brokers, agents, and clients to drive growth.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary, dependent on performance.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14% based on your contribution.
• 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 annually through our Matching Share Plan and share in the company's success via our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Opportunity to make a difference with our Aviva Communities and three paid volunteering days.
• Focus on wellbeing with various support tools.

Learn more and see your potential total reward by using our salary calculator.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive 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.

Our flexible working includes location, hours, and patterns to suit our business and your needs. Most employees spend around 50% of their time in our offices, combining flexibility with collaboration.

For more about working at Aviva, visit our website.

We interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please notify us of any disclosed disability when applying, and we will ensure an interview.

Apply online or contact Tawana Chin at 07789 624461 or [e-mail] for alternative application methods.

About Us

We serve 19.5 million customers, helping them save for the future and manage everyday risks. To provide the best products and service, we aim to attract talented, diverse individuals with a range of expertise and insights.

Our 23,000 employees are passionate about doing their best work to positively impact our customers’ lives.