Technical Motor Underwriter

Aviva; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to join the UK Commercial Solutions Team. This role involves developing solutions for complex cases, leading underwriting strategies, and enhancing commercial motor capabilities. The ideal candidate will have high underwriting authority and a strong understanding of market performance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

10% Bonus Opportunity

Generous Pension Scheme

29 Days Holiday

Up to 40% Discount on Products

Free Aviva Shares

Flexible Benefits

Paid Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high underwriting authority.
• Strong commercial acumen to build and deliver business cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Underwriting Strategy and best practices.
• Lead development of open market propositions for Mid-Market segment.
• Build expertise across the Commercial Motor Sector.

Skills

Commercial Motor Underwriting

Leadership

Risk Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Technical Motor Underwriter - Salary is Competitive

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to be part of the UK Commercial Solutions Team, supporting our trading teams at the UK level to develop and implement solutions for complex cases and risk profiles.

This role is ideal for someone with high underwriting authority who wishes to expand their knowledge and segment specialisms, maximizing opportunities through market-leading propositions and solutions for individual cases and blocks of business, working closely with the Trading and Broker Performance Team.

About the job:

1. Assist with Underwriting Strategy, principles, best practices, and processes.
2. Lead the development of open market propositions for the commercial Mid-Market segment.
3. Develop and lead strong Commercial Motor Underwriting capabilities across trading teams.
4. Ensure knowledge and insight into the Mid Market Commercial Motor performance to support SME planning and performance, linking with the CUO Team.
5. Build leading knowledge, capability, and expertise across the Commercial Motor Sector.

Skills and experience:

1. Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high underwriting authority, eager to develop and expand knowledge and authority across Property and Liability classes, complementing Commercial Motor Underwriting expertise.
2. Understanding of performance issues at the Commercial Segment level for Mid-Market, Scheme, and Small Commercial Business to guide actions and identify opportunities or threats.
3. Strong commercial acumen to build and deliver business cases.
4. Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within a large, sophisticated organization.
5. Good knowledge of risk management applicable within the Commercial Motor Segment.

What you’ll get:

Our purpose – "with you today, for a better tomorrow" – reflects our commitment to investing in our colleagues.

• Salary is competitive, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary, based on performance.
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva contributes up to 14% depending on your contributions.
• 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 SAYE scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carers' leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Participate in our Aviva Communities and use 3 paid volunteering days.
• Support for wellbeing with various tools and resources.

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Inclusivity at Aviva:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. If you’re unsure about meeting every requirement, apply anyway. Job sharing applicants should apply as a pair.

We offer flexible locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and colleagues, with most staff engaging in smart working.

Find out more about working at Aviva here.

We interview every disabled applicant meeting minimum criteria. Please notify us via email if you have a disclosed disability.

Apply online or contact Dylan Wood at 07385 426164 or [e-mail] for alternative application methods.